Losing weight

FormerMember
FormerMember
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Hi

i started my chemotherapy in March for breast cancer and have now has 3 treatments. I try hard and manage to eat reasonably well but still lose weight, as I just haven’t got my usual appetite. Just reaching out to see if anyone else has had similar experiences? 
suzySusie

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi SuzySusie welcome to the the forum.

    I dont know enough about Chemo to be able to answer with any useful information but Im sure the other lovely folks on here will be along soon to offer some tips to help with your appetite.

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    FormerMember
    • Eating is a nightmare. No appetite, no sense of taste and texture all over the place. I was told forget the low fat foods. For me it was tomato soup and cheese and crackers that were a life saver. Eat what you fancy, when you fancy it. The important thing is to stay well and maintain energy levels . Little and often is the key. 
  • Yes, I was exactly the same, I had no taste and the texture of food was dry and horrible.

    I resorted to mushroom soup and orange juice was the only thing I could taste. I made sure I ate little bits often. I lost about 1/2 a stone each treatment cycle. 

    It really makes you appreciate taste when it comes back! 
    xxx