Cancer Treatment Aftermath: Seeking Support and Weight Loss Advice

Wow my sister you have done a fantastic job! I am 76 years old and as I aged I did not each much of the same foods as before. None if my chemo or radiation treatment made me gain weight. I am also a diabetic on Ozemp, for the diabetes. I wish you the very best and praying for you. Michele

Lisa!!! You are talking my language. I gained a ton of weight. My oncologist said it’s because you are “living and thriving with cancer” I start radiation 30’rounds next week, and have 9 Herceptin treatments left. I have been working out daily for 5 years, and only missed the few weeks after my mastectomy. I am only able to do light work outs to keep my heart rate under 141 beats per min. It is baby steps, and hope I can keep it up during my radiation.

What a challenging journey with so many treatment milestones behind you - it's completely understandable to want to focus on feeling more like yourself again, including managing weight changes from treatment. Many community members share similar experiences with treatment-related weight changes and have found support by connecting with registered dietitians who specialize in cancer survivorship, as well as discussing gentle movement options with their care teams. Consider sharing what approaches have worked for others here, as your question touches on something many in this community can relate to during their recovery journey.