Vomiting and no weight gain after treatment ended

Hi bailee,

Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to the online community. I hope you are finding it supportive.

My name is Fiona and I’m one of the cancer information nurses.

I’m sorry to read that your husband is having issues since completing his chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in May. You mention that he has seen a GP. I wonder if he has spoken to his treatment team at the hospital about the issues he is having with vomiting. It’s important that he reports any symptoms he is having to his nurse specialist or consultant. This allows them to make a full assessment and decide if he requires medication or further investigations to manage these symptoms. They would want to hear from him and know if he is struggling.

He can speak to them about his weight issues. They should be able to refer him to a dietician for advice and support with this.

You may find our booklet the building up diet helpful to read.

The World Cancer Research Fund has a cancer and nutrition helpline that you can access for information.

Supporting someone with cancer can be emotionally and physically exhausting. I hope that you are looking after yourself too.

Often talking to others going through a similar experience can be helpful to do. There is nothing quite like the support that you can get from others who know what it’s like. We have a great online group that you can join. 

Penny Brohn UK also offer support.

I hope this information helps. Please feel free to get back in touch if you want more information or support.

Best wishes,

Fiona P,

Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email. 

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