Dietary changes to manage side effects from cancer immunotherapy
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This study tests whether certain diets can help manage side effects from cancer immunotherapy. If you have had side effects like rash, fatigue, joint pain, or diarrhea during treatment, this diet might help you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have any type of solid tumor (such as lung, melanoma, breast, or head and neck cancer).
- You are currently receiving immunotherapy (like PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors).
- You have experienced at least one immune-related side effect (like skin rash, fatigue, joint pain, or diarrhea) from your treatment.
- You are willing to follow a special diet, provide blood and stool samples, and fill out questionnaires.
- You are not taking antibiotics or certain supplements, and you haven't had major bowel surgery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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