Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 4 months ago

Does immunotherapy cause weight loss?

My uncle is going through immunotherapy, and we've all observed he's losing a lot of weight very quickly. Is this a common thing with this treatment? Does immunotherapy cause weight loss?

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Anand Swarup Anand Swarup Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Weight changes are just the body's way of responding to deep healing. Please stay positive, eat simple pure food when you can, and take care of your inner peace. Your strength will return in due time.

Ayesha Khan Ayesha Khan Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about the weight drop right now. Your body is fighting a big battle, so it's normal to lose some weight when you don't feel like eating. Just try having your favorite light soups or shakes when you can manage.

Sarika Joshi Sarika Joshi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yes, weight loss can happen during immunotherapy, often because of side effects like nausea, loss of appetite, or fatigue. Try having small, frequent meals instead of large ones, and focus on high-protein foods. If the weight drop is very sudden, please inform your oncology nurse.

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Suresh Oberoi Suresh Oberoi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Well, my appetite decided to go on a vacation during my treatment, so I naturally lost some kilos! It is a tiring phase, but honestly, it's just your body working overtime. Don't worry, the weight comes back once the tastebuds return to normal.

Rini Banerjee Rini Banerjee Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, losing weight when you are already feeling weak can be so disheartening. Immunotherapy can mess with your thyroid or digestion, which often leads to this. Please share this with your doctor so they can give you something to help with appetite.

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Nitin Saxena Nitin Saxena Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Seeing the numbers drop on the scale every week can feel incredibly scary and make you feel so helpless. I remember feeling so defeated when I couldn't finish even a small bowl of rice. It is completely okay to feel anxious, but remember to take it one day at a time.

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