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Find out more about chemotherapy and different side effects associated with chemotherapy...
Chemotherapy side effect - weight change
Nausea & Vomiting
Weight Change
Diarrhea & Constipation
Mouth Sores
Pain
Temporary Hair Loss
Depression & Anxiety
Chemotherapy
There are many reasons why you might lose or gain weight during your chemotherapy, including stress, side effects, and drug treatments. Now, more than ever, good nutrition is essential.
Talk to a nutritionist who can develop a meal plan for you.
When you can't eat well, eat something rather than nothing. Have a smaller meal, or try blander, smoother food.
Moderate weight gain is better than weight loss. However, if your gain is extreme, talk with your doctor or nurse.
 

Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim) is prescribed to reduce the risk of infection (initially marked by fever) in patients with some tumors receiving strong chemotherapy that decreases the number of infection-fighting white blood cells.

Important product safety information
Ruptured spleen (including fatal cases), serious allergic reactions, and a serious lung problem called acute respiratory distress syndrome have been reported. Call your doctor or seek emergency care right away if you have abdominal or shoulder tip pain, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, a fast rate of breathing, or any allergic reaction. The most common side effect of this injection is mild to moderate bone pain. If you have any questions about this information, be sure to discuss them with your doctor. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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