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Strong appetite during chemo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .
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Aug 03, 2007 - 4:18 pm
Hi All! Since my dad has started chemo, he has an EXTREMELY strong appetite. He is eating much more than usually and has gained weight. He is undergoing Folfox 6. Is it a very good sign that he has appetite like this? Thanx and enjoy the hot summer, Montrealer.... |
Joined: Jan 2003
Re: Strong appetite during chemo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your dad's strong appetite is probably due to the Decadron (steriod) that he is given at the time of chemo infusion. There was a posting not too far back where several folks talked about their food cravings. It is not uncommon to gain weight during chemo.
Kerry
Joined: Mar 2005
Re: Strong appetite during chemo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ditto ! That was me..gained 50 pounds !!!Lost 10 after chemo...and counting !
Joined: Nov 2006
Re: Strong appetite during chemo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decatdron made me eat like a viking. I always had to have a cheeseburger with fries after chemo. Gained 15 pounds during treatment. Oncologist said to eat whatever during treatment, it's much better for the patient than not.
Kiersten