Appetite problems months after treatment

[Kalilou2]

I had chemo and radio which finished in April this year. My appetite has been really crap. It started to come back ok the I git that coughing virus ended up feeling like I’d had chemo again.

Has anyone else had this.

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hi,

Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well just now.If you have a coughing virus you should rest, take plenty of fluids and keep warm. Hopefully your appetite will return soon. If your coughing symptoms persist you should speak to your GP. I have attached a link for you on eating well

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Kind regards,

All the team at the Roy Castle helpline.

[Kalilou2 in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Thank you x

[Grahsking]

Sorry to hear of your problems. I too have had continued problems with my appetite following both chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It has been nine months now since I completed these treatments. The consultants still say my appetite will improve but because everyone is different it is difficult to predict when this will happen. I do have to push myself to eat as well as I can so that I do not loose further weight. I have a lot of soups with my normal meals and I feel this helps at bit too. Try and eat more of the things that you like and enjoy. I know it’s a struggle but persevere and keep positive. With best wishes.

Graham

[Kalilou2 in reply to Grahsking]

Thank you. I thought it would have got better by now but good to know it’s normal in some people.

❤️