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  Jamie has had poor luck over the past few yrs. Son dies, Jan 6, and now his own cancer. I truly hope he recovers quickly. He's a good dude and deserves nothing but happiness.
context: In addition to destroying cancer cells, chemotherapy impairs natural antibodies and undermines the body’s immune system. I am advised that it also causes hair loss and weight gain (although I am still holding out hope for the kind that causes hair gain and weight loss).
  
  I'm glad he's keeping a positive outlook and is cracking jokes >
  
  I thought chemo would cause weight loss. >
  
  Steroids are used in chemo for lymphoma. Causes weight gain.