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Is Constant Hunger a Side Effect of Taxol?

JB

Community Member

a year ago

I’m on weekly taxol. Has anyone experienced being hungry all the time? I’m always hungry.

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Changes in appetite, including increased hunger, can happen during cancer treatment and may be related to various factors including medications, steroids that are sometimes given alongside chemotherapy, or the body's response to treatment. Many patients in this community have shared similar experiences with appetite changes during their treatment journey, so connecting with others here who understand what you're going through can be really valuable.

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SM

Community Member

6 months ago

Are you in a steroid pre-med? I was told that was behind the few pounds I gained on taxol.

AD

Community Member

6 months ago

Yes. Same here

JB

Community Member

6 months ago

Yes but there given to me before infusion. No home steroids. I actually lost 6 pounds. I increased my water intake.

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Changes in appetite, including increased hunger, can happen during cancer treatment and may be related to various factors including medications, steroids that are sometimes given alongside chemotherapy, or the body's response to treatment. Many patients in this community have shared similar experiences with appetite changes during their treatment journey, so connecting with others here who understand what you're going through can be really valuable.

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