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Yes, weight loss is common during and after cancer treatment. This can happen due to several factors during chemotherapy, including changes in how food tastes, reduced appetite, and nausea. Some people notice that foods taste more bland, bitter, or metallic, which can affect their desire to eat. These taste changes Show Full Answer

Yes, weight loss is common during and after cancer treatment. This can happen due to several factors during chemotherapy, including changes in how food tastes, reduced appetite, and nausea. Some people notice that foods taste more bland, bitter, or metallic, which can affect their desire to eat. These taste changes typically start within the first week of chemotherapy and usually resolve a few months after treatment ends. Fatigue from radiation therapy can also impact your eating habits and energy levels. During treatment, you may feel tired all the time, and this fatigue typically gets worse as treatment progresses, reaching its peak at the end of treatment. While fatigue should gradually improve after treatment ends, for some people it could last for months. It's important to track your energy levels and weight changes and share this information with your cancer care team.

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