Judy M. Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 This isn't a burning question, but I am curious. So far, I have almost no symptoms from my cancer. A slight cough that has actually gotten gradually better since pneumonia cleared up. My question is about weight. I keep reading that lung cancer causes weight loss. I've actually GAINED weight. I weigh more now than I ever have in my life. Not overweight yet, but getting close. Did any of you gain weight? There are some funny things on this jouney. About a week ago I weighed and my weight was the same so I thanked the Lord that I hadn't lost any weight. Then I had to laugh and say, "Well, Lord, that's the first time I ever thanked you because I HADN'T lost any weight. I'm thankful but also puzzled.Judy M Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Mally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Judy, I lost weight. Not counting my three surgeries, during my two full strength cycles of Taxol and Carboplatin (6 infusions each 3 weeks apart), I dropped about 45 pounds. Gained it all back quickly, faster than my hair grew back. I didn't have an appetite. My wife kept inventing ice cream recipes to spur my appetite. After the oral steroid course right before chemo, I would consume everything in the house, but by 2 days after infusion, I didn't feel like eating. Stay the course. Tom Mally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M. Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Thanks, Tom. I knew you had lost weight. But sounds like it was more from the chemo than the treatment itself. I've considered that I may be thankful for this extra weight when chemo starts.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Mally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M. Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 I meant more from the chemo than the cancer itself. Sigh. I blame it on my age.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Tom Galli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I too have gained weight Judy about 4 kgs since starting chemo in February.....sometimes eating something while feeling nauseous seems to settle it slightly but being told not to lose weight is an invite to eat what i like subconsciously of course ...and i am overweight and had been doing low carb for 12 months prior to dx and lost 27 kgs but thats creeping back on and i crave the comfort foods now .Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M. Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Sounds right, Mally. I'm probably using my dx as an invitation to eat since I can't blame it on chemo yet. Now I know I'm not the only one.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Mally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryncp123 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have gained weight since starting on Xalkori. Mally 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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