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What Causes Weightloss When On Chemotherapy Treatment?
Question: 4 kg weight loss in three months on chemotherapy . Is this normal ?
Brief Answer:
Don't worry it is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
It is said that one should lose weight maximum 1-2 pound per week.
You have lost 4 kg in 3 months so no need to worry.
Hope this will help you.
Thanks for contacting.
Take care...
Don't worry it is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
It is said that one should lose weight maximum 1-2 pound per week.
You have lost 4 kg in 3 months so no need to worry.
Hope this will help you.
Thanks for contacting.
Take care...
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
But the patient has colon cancer. Primary removed then a liver met and aortocaval node seen on a recent scan. Hes on irinitecan so im concerned its due to cancer .
Brief Answer:
Yes but if diet is good then mostly with chemo.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Yes you are right.
If patient has colon cancer than weight loss is mostly due to lack of diet.
But if diet is proper than 1-2 pound/week is expected with chemo.
Please give protein rich diet to withstand the effects of chemo.
Have a healthy life ahead.
Take care...
Yes but if diet is good then mostly with chemo.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Yes you are right.
If patient has colon cancer than weight loss is mostly due to lack of diet.
But if diet is proper than 1-2 pound/week is expected with chemo.
Please give protein rich diet to withstand the effects of chemo.
Have a healthy life ahead.
Take care...
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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