Will I Lose Weight During Chemotherapy?

For some people, losing weight during chemotherapy can be a welcomed side effect. I have heard newly diagnosed patients joke countless times that chemo may be just the answer to shed those unwanted pounds. Their humor in spite of the diagnosis is encouraging, but it diminishes quickly when they learn that they may actually gain weight during treatment. Of course this varies based on treatment plan and the medications included in it and other factors. Read more about who is likely to gain lose weight during treatment.
Source: About.com Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news