Hi , everone ,
Just a thought , looking at hormone treatments one of the side effects seems to be weight gain, which for estrogen pos cancers is not a good thing . I may be wrong but extra weight produces eostrogen which feeds the cancers, so why are we not given weight reducing drugs at the same time , just puzzles me .
keep well x
Hi Truffle_shuff,
I am sure some of our users will be along to show their support soon.
In the meantime please do call our helplineat 0808 800 6000 who will be able to talk to you about weight gain on hormone treatments and offer a friendly ear. The opening hours are below.
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Best wishes,
Lizzy
People talk about weight gain on tamoxifen, but I lost weight through slimming world before being diagnosed and I have managed to stay within about 6lbs of my target though I do yo yo a bit!! It is a constant effort though! Exercise really helps! Xx
I have been taking Anastrozole for only 4 weeks, and have put on over half a stone in weight, even though I am counting calories. I am so down about it. I am not sure what to do about it. I am only 5’2 and now weigh 10 stone 8lbs, so I look really blotted.
Hi Ali,
Weight gain on tamox is not inevitable. I did make a conscious effort to increase my activity levels & I eat healthily anyway. I now feel fitter than I did before diagnosis. Going through this, certainly concentrates the mind!
ann x
I started Tamoxifen in Feb and put weight on immediately particularly across my stomach - i joined slimming world and since May have lost 2 stone so it’s definitely not a problem weight gain issue if you nip it in the bud as soon as you realise