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Living with cancer Am I the only one? I have been putting on weight whilst having chemo. Nurse thinks the steroids have increased my appetite

Am I the only one? I have been putting on weight whilst having chemo. Nurse thinks the steroids have increased my appetite

Offline Cah60 over 2 years ago

Hi, will be having my 5th chemo next week following diagnosis of ovarian cancer recurrence.

Although I read that many people struggle to maintain and are losing weight, I am actually putting on weight.

Nurse said not to worry about it and it is probably the steroids which have increased my appetite.

Anyone else putting on weight?

Thank you x

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Offline haylzz over 2 years ago

Hi Cah

I couldn't stop eating whilst I was having my chemo treatment! I put it down to the steroids I was on as well. Don't be too harsh on yourself over it and just enjoy what you can.

Take care xx
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Offline haylzz over 2 years ago

Hi Cah

I couldn't stop eating whilst I was having my chemo treatment! I put it down to the steroids I was on as well. Don't be too harsh on yourself over it and just enjoy what you can.

Take care xx
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Offline Cah60 over 2 years ago in reply to haylzz

Thank you x
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