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Dr. Andrew T. Turrisi
Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Andrew Turrisi practices Radiation Oncology in Flint, Michigan. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Turrisi specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Dr. Andrew T. Turrisi
- Flint, Michigan
- Georgetown University
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Is loss of appetite normal for a patient undergoing radiation therapy?
Did the appetite change start on day 1 of radiotherapy? Was he losing weight (or appetite) prior to diagnosis? What body part is receiving radiotherapy? Have any medications changed READ MORE
Did the appetite change start on day 1 of radiotherapy? Was he losing weight (or appetite) prior to diagnosis? What body part is receiving radiotherapy? Have any medications changed or have been added?
We routinely check weight at initial consult, and weekly under therapy. No appetite usually leads to weight loss. Some tumors produce a hormone like substance called cachexin and food may taste differently due to alterations in zinc metabolism called dysgeusia. And oral and throat cancers may decrease normal saliva, and the resulting product can be nauseating and reduce appetite.
Ask your radiation oncologist. It may be treatment...or the disease, and there may be help.
We routinely check weight at initial consult, and weekly under therapy. No appetite usually leads to weight loss. Some tumors produce a hormone like substance called cachexin and food may taste differently due to alterations in zinc metabolism called dysgeusia. And oral and throat cancers may decrease normal saliva, and the resulting product can be nauseating and reduce appetite.
Ask your radiation oncologist. It may be treatment...or the disease, and there may be help.
Using radiation with prostate cancer
Seeds may be one of the options. Not every center can do this technique. Not every patient fits the best suited for this procedure. Call and ask about this and other options.
How long does it take for nausea from radiation to go away?
It is very unlikely to be from radiotherapy to the lung. Call your Radiation Oncologist or go to the ER, it may be something else of importance!
