I posted in the Accountability thread that I had gained 13 pounds during the last chemo cycle and now, 6 days after my 5th treatment, I am down by 7 pounds. Dr. said not to worry about the gain and to just listen to what my body is asking for. I was hungry ALL THE TIME inbetween cycles.

Susan,

   You mentioned something about weight stuff and chemo and what you have seen for two others (probably more too). The thing is, there are SO many kinds of cancer and even more combinations of drugs that it's hard to tell what's going on when comparing individuals. From what I have read, for ovarian, uterine and some breast cancers, weight gain is common. As you know, I've worked very hard to lose quite a chunk of weight. I try NOT to focus on that now as it all depends what my body is able to handle and I'm not going to push when it comes to food (not necessarily pointing to you or anything you said....I'm just sayin...). I've been very happy with maintaining my weight within a 3 pound range since January (lost a huge chunk in December strictly from anxiety). So 13+ pounds concerned me....that's an awful lot for 21 days.
    And yes, my platelets did THANKFULLY go up, by quite a bit. They know that nutrition doesn't help with that (no treatment other than transfusion) BUT my intense hunger could have been a result of my body making those platelets.
    In anycase, I'm glad some of the weight has come back off and even more pleased with the increase of platelets.
    Know what else is happening? I'm finding more and more longer hairs on my head...still virtually invisible if you aren't looking for them...but baby...I look every chance I get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle