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Deena, I did not gain weight. I thought I would, but managed to maintain my weight (within 5 pounds). There was a steroid included in my pre-treatment, (before the chemo drip started), so it probably wasn't a substantial amount. I noticed quite a bit of puffiness, especially in my face, eyelids and fingers and that was attributed to this steroid, but after the 3rd or 4th day, that went away. My oncologist mentioned that most all chemotherapy patients do gain some weight throughout treatment. I slept a lot and found that I wasn't really hungry, and if I wasn't hungry, I just didn't eat. This was not the best thing to do because I found myself really weak at times. Take care of yourself, eat as healthy as possible and you'll be fine!
Will chemotherapy for lymphoma cause weight gain?
Weight changes during chemotherapy can go either way. Some people experience weight loss due to side effects like nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or changes in taste. Others may gain weight, especially if prescribed corticosteroids (steroids) as part of their treatment Show Full Answer
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