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What Causes Weight Loss While On Chemotherapy For Throat Cancer?

I have had two kinds of cancer esophageal and throat with all the RADIATION AND CHEMO has left my throat and mouth totally dried out also my throat has so much mucus I can’t past food some times I’m lossing weight can get food down. ANY advice would be appreciated. Thank you
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Chemotherapy may cause decreased appetite and may lead mucositis and ulcers formation lead to decreased appetite. The lubrication is lost so need artificial lubricants like wet mouth solution. Also check for weather you developed infection or pharygitis. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Malignancy itself lead to weight loss. Please consult your doctor he will examine for other possible causes and treat you accordingly.

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What Causes Weight Loss While On Chemotherapy For Throat Cancer?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Chemotherapy may cause decreased appetite and may lead mucositis and ulcers formation lead to decreased appetite. The lubrication is lost so need artificial lubricants like wet mouth solution. Also check for weather you developed infection or pharygitis. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Malignancy itself lead to weight loss. Please consult your doctor he will examine for other possible causes and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.