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I have hodgkin lymphoma. i gain weight during my treatment (33 ibs during 5 monrhs). need a diet to control/lose my weight.

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Prednison: If with your chemotherapy you are taking prednison you will gain weight but after chemotherapy you can loss weight with diet and exercise.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 8/1/2015

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