Cancer

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How can cancer patients benefit from weight gain?

Cancer

When fighting cancer, chemotherapy is a common treatment and it can cause weight loss. Cancer weight loss can be dangerous for patients because they need all the nutrients they can get to fight the cancer. The reasons you may lose weight during chemotherapy are having a poor appetite, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and dehydration. These are typical side effects of the chemotherapy itself. Its important to monitor your weight when you are going through the treatment cycle. If you notice a significant weight loss, you should contact your doctor. In situations like these, an easily digestible calorie supplement like a lactose free weight gain shake or a calorie supplement can help you maintain a healthy weight and a balance of the sugars, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals you need to fight cancer.

   

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