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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