Appetite changes are common in care recipients cr with cancer and cancer treatment poor appetite has a multitude of causes but the most likely cause…

Try: Appetite changes are common in care recipients cr with cancer and cancer treatment poor appetite has a multitude of causes but the most likely cause lies in the digestive tract and nearby organs crs with poor appetite or appetite loss may eat less than usual not feel hungry at all or feel full after eating only a small amount appetite loss is common in crs with cancer appetite loss also occurs in 80 to 90 of people with advanced cancer for various reasons including changes in metabolism early satiety loss of appetite and other symptoms of cancer other causes of appetite loss include chemotherapy immunotherapy and sedative medications it is characterized by a general feeling of not being hungry getting full faster than normal or feeling overwhelmed by a normal portion of food while a reduced appetite may seem harmless it can lead to severe weight loss dehydration fatigue poor immune function and malnutrition be sure to work with the cr’s medical providers to treat loss of appetite information references

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