Cancer Body Weight Changes
Written by Mystic on Friday, October 05, 2007Intentional weight loss during cancer treatment is not recommended
Some cancer survivors may gain weight during and after treatments
During treatment, a healthy eating plan that meets but does not exceed caloric needs (along with physical activity) is advisable
Healthy weight loss is best initiated after the recovery phase
Obesity is associated with increased risk and poorer prognosis of breast and colon cancers