Do Immunotherapy Patients Experience a Burning Candle Smell?

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JL

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7 months ago

Hello does anyone doing immunotherapy experiencing a smell of a burning candle? or what they called Phantosmia?

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Phantosmia, including smells like burning candles, can sometimes occur during cancer treatments as the body responds to different therapies. This type of smell change affects some patients and can be concerning when it first happens. Others in the community may have experienced similar symptoms and could share their perspectives. It's worth mentioning this to your healthcare team, as they can help determine if it's treatment-related and discuss ways to manage it if needed.

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AD

Community Member

6 months ago

I do occasionally

KJ

Community Member

6 months ago

No. At least not yet

BM

Community Member

6 months ago

Weirdly I came in the house one day and I thought I smelled a cigarette. Scared me because no one smokes!! Maybe I was experiencing this!!??

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Phantosmia, including smells like burning candles, can sometimes occur during cancer treatments as the body responds to different therapies. This type of smell change affects some patients and can be concerning when it first happens. Others in the community may have experienced similar symptoms and could share their perspectives. It's worth mentioning this to your healthcare team, as they can help determine if it's treatment-related and discuss ways to manage it if needed.

Do Immunotherapy Patients Experience a Burning Candle Smell?

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