Anyone else experienced weight gain and a bloated tummy whilst going through Chemo. I’ve done 4 of 6 x3 weekly cycles so far and am at my biggest ever. It’s certainly not over indulging with food, I’ve even gone off all sweets, cakes, biscuits and chocolates. Thinking I will be fighting a losing battle going to Slimming World and wait till after my last chemo on 15th August. Then I have 5 weeks of external beam radiotherapy (does that affect weight gain too?).
Hi KeswickC
I didn't gain weight during chemo and actually lost on some cycles. I also lost weight during radiotherapy but most of it was temporary and due to the diarrhoea and restricted diet.
I did have bloating though chemo and an uncomfortable tummy. The bloating went during chemo.
I was told that during chemo to not be too concerned about small amounts of weight gained or lost and not to diet- I was told to wait until treatment ended but just try to eat healthily where possible but to just try to have anything that I fancied.
Don't forget also that during the chemo we can be given some high doses of steroids and these can have an affect on weight.
I would personally just have a chat with your CNS to make them aware of your worries but I am sure you will just be given some reassurance.
I wish you well for the rest of the treatments.
Jane
