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Weight gain after chemotherapy like from remission to 10 months after last treatment. still gaining. weight was never an issue for me before chemo?
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Exercise: Weight gain is a common side effect of chemotherapy, Women who gain weight usually put on about 5 to 15 pounds -would recommend regular exercise and good healthy diet. for more information check http://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/LongTermSideEffectsofChemotherapy.html#sthash.K2SWx0hj.dpufI
Answered 1/22/2017
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