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The drug she is taking probably suppresses estrogen, so it does have a small affect on weight, but not as much as most women think.
I am five year post stage III BC and was on three different medications after surgery, chemo and radiation. I actually gained weight during treatment and lost it all plus 10 pounds using Intuitive Eating. IE is a natural way to get in tune with your true hunger. It is not a diet. ACE offers a continuing education class on IE.
I am five year post stage III BC and was on three different medications after surgery, chemo and radiation. I actually gained weight during treatment and lost it all plus 10 pounds using Intuitive Eating. IE is a natural way to get in tune with your true hunger. It is not a diet. ACE offers a continuing education class on IE.
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Katherine, thank you for your testimonial I am happy to know you are living cancer free.
It's great that you included the interventions therapy that you've had regarding BC as there are acute and chronic effects pertaining to it.
Weight gain is a common acute treatment effect with chemotherapy as well as immunotherapy. I include this as it is important to know what therapy and intervention your client had in order to better address why she is putting on weight.
It be great to know a little bit more about her, in order to better respond to your questions, however, I understand the importance of client privacy.
Hope the above helps you out though.
It's great that you included the interventions therapy that you've had regarding BC as there are acute and chronic effects pertaining to it.
Weight gain is a common acute treatment effect with chemotherapy as well as immunotherapy. I include this as it is important to know what therapy and intervention your client had in order to better address why she is putting on weight.
It be great to know a little bit more about her, in order to better respond to your questions, however, I understand the importance of client privacy.
Hope the above helps you out though.
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I too found that I was inexpicably gaining weight during and after my own Berast cancer tratment. I believe there are two reasons that some of us do gain weight:
1. Weight gain is listed as a side effect, for the post cancer drug- like tamoxifen. Of course, not everyone gets every side effect- but i sure was in the percenatage that did.
I was an exercise teacher before and after breast cancer and gained alot of wieght. It was very frustratiing and embarrassing.I am still strugglingwith it.
2, I was diagnosed at 45. After the first chemo, I never got another period. It was unexpectably thrown into full blown menopause (I was not pre menopausal before) and suddenly had every menopausal side effect (hot flashes 20x or more a day, slower e metabolism, sarcopenia, weight gain or 30 pounds, etc) So I also blame the induced menopause for making me gain weight.
I dont know the age of your client or if she was also thrown into eary menopause, but I hope this info helps. All I do now,to maintain my weight (still a struggle) is teaching or taking 5 mind body classes per week and 5 aerobic type classes per week. I walk at least 3 or 4 days a week and stay on weight watchers online.
JC
1. Weight gain is listed as a side effect, for the post cancer drug- like tamoxifen. Of course, not everyone gets every side effect- but i sure was in the percenatage that did.
I was an exercise teacher before and after breast cancer and gained alot of wieght. It was very frustratiing and embarrassing.I am still strugglingwith it.
2, I was diagnosed at 45. After the first chemo, I never got another period. It was unexpectably thrown into full blown menopause (I was not pre menopausal before) and suddenly had every menopausal side effect (hot flashes 20x or more a day, slower e metabolism, sarcopenia, weight gain or 30 pounds, etc) So I also blame the induced menopause for making me gain weight.
I dont know the age of your client or if she was also thrown into eary menopause, but I hope this info helps. All I do now,to maintain my weight (still a struggle) is teaching or taking 5 mind body classes per week and 5 aerobic type classes per week. I walk at least 3 or 4 days a week and stay on weight watchers online.
JC
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Hi Rita
You started your question indicating that your client was losing some weight in the beginning and that after she started to work she stopped losing weight. I wonder if some of the answer is in this pattern change?
Yes, often times medicines or treatments have side effects, such as weight gain. If your client is concerned that the treatment protocol is causing the weight retention she would be best advised to discuss this with her oncologist. Then you both can work a plan from his/her suggestions.
You started your question indicating that your client was losing some weight in the beginning and that after she started to work she stopped losing weight. I wonder if some of the answer is in this pattern change?
Yes, often times medicines or treatments have side effects, such as weight gain. If your client is concerned that the treatment protocol is causing the weight retention she would be best advised to discuss this with her oncologist. Then you both can work a plan from his/her suggestions.
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Rita, this is two things you might want to consider. I did it in this order:
I was able to attend a one-week course held in Greely, Colorado at the University of Northern Colordo. It was a cancer exercise specialist course where I learned a great deal regarding exercise programming with individuals living with cancer. The course is geared toward clinical exercise physiologists, physical therapists, doctors as well as personal trainers. It was phenomenal. Loads of practical involved and plenty, plenty of theory. One must have a bacheor's degree in order to attend.
Upon taking the course and passing their exam, I studied for and took and passed ACSM Cancer Exercise Trainer certification.
Those those avenues proved to be very helpful as far as exercise programming with those living with cancer.
I am sure you have the website of the ACSM. Following is the link to the course offered at the University at Northern Colorado.
I wish you the best!
http://www.unco.edu/summerconf/Register/Cancer%20Exercise.html
I was able to attend a one-week course held in Greely, Colorado at the University of Northern Colordo. It was a cancer exercise specialist course where I learned a great deal regarding exercise programming with individuals living with cancer. The course is geared toward clinical exercise physiologists, physical therapists, doctors as well as personal trainers. It was phenomenal. Loads of practical involved and plenty, plenty of theory. One must have a bacheor's degree in order to attend.
Upon taking the course and passing their exam, I studied for and took and passed ACSM Cancer Exercise Trainer certification.
Those those avenues proved to be very helpful as far as exercise programming with those living with cancer.
I am sure you have the website of the ACSM. Following is the link to the course offered at the University at Northern Colorado.
I wish you the best!
http://www.unco.edu/summerconf/Register/Cancer%20Exercise.html
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The question is best snswered by your physician or pharmasist. Medications can definitely have an effect on weight control, either up or down.
Get her up on a bike and go for a 20 miler!
Get her up on a bike and go for a 20 miler!
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