My husband is on his 6th round of tablet chemo. He is getting fed up with weight gain stone and half has gone on. His taste buds have changed fish etc make him feel sick.
I am trying to help him, has anyone tried to follow a diet ie keto while on chemo. Weight has gone all on his tummy and is feeling so uncomfortable..
Thank you
Hi . I think it would be best to check with his Colorectal Support Nurse or Oncologist? Chemo doseage is calculated on a weight/height calculation so if he’s not getting weighed before each cycle then they maybe should be aware of it? Your Support Nurse should be able to give some dietary advice - I'm not sure if they would approve of something like keto while he’s having chemo as they are very strict on various blood levels and vitamin intake etc.
Alternatively you could give the nurses on here a ring and see what they suggest. The number is 0808 808 00 00
Take care
Karen x
Sorry to hear hubby is so fed up with weight gain. I too have gained over a stone since September 2020, its not helped by the steroid tablets I have following each treatment that make me so hungry.
My tastes have changed too, I now suddenly like red wine!
I try to eat lots of fresh veg, lentils, beans and legumes, very little meat and definitely not red meat, bacon, sauceages and ham, but still I've gained weight. I don't think there's much else I can do. In a way its good to know it's not just me having this problem. I'm having Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine treatment. Is hubby having the same?
Keep safe Teri x
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2025 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007