Weight loss on Herceptin.

FormerMember
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I am half way through my course of Herceptin.  I had 4 cycles with perjeta and chemo intravenously, now i have had 6 by injection with 8 more to go. Since starting the injections i have lost weight, about half a stone. (I lost half a stone previously during chemo). Initially i thought this was lack of appetite, but i am eating as much as i used to and still drop up to a pound each time.  This may not seem much, but i was not considered overweight to  start with. Does anyone else have this problem and what did you do about it. 

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    Hi, I don't have Herceptin by injection but have had it intravenously for over 5 years+ Perjeta, I was never overweight to begin with but had to work to stay slim, what I have noticed is that now I can eat much more than I use to without gaining weight, I have wondered if it  is something to do with the treatment. I don't mind having this side effect and can maintain my weight, but have to eat a lot especially carbs or I lose weight quickly. It's not the healthiest diet but works for me, hope this helps, I wish you well.