Mesothelioma chemotherapy and radiation treatments offer a classic example of a “double-edged sword” – something that can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences. For treating mesothelioma chemotherapy and radiation currently provide the best options. But at the same time, the side effects can be devastating and cause health problems on their own. One of the most notorious side effects of both chemotherapy and radiation treatment is weight loss. Given our society’s obsession with weight loss and dieting, it is ironic that the weight loss associated with mesothelioma chemotherapy and … [Read more...]