How Cancer Impacts Nutrition-Most Common Side Effects of Immunotherapy-blend-to-mend

What are common side effects of immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy may affect nutrition, and its side effects vastly depend on the type of drug administered. Common issues include:

  • Tiredness.
  • Fever.
  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • Diarrhea.

More Information at cancer.gov.

Sources
  • Grant BL: Nutritional effects of cancer treatment: chemotherapy, biotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation therapy. In: Leser M, Ledesma N, Bergerson S, et al., eds.: Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice. Chicago, Ill: Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group, 2018, pp 97-114.

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