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Old 10-23-2012, 06:49 AM   #7
Hopeful
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Re: Weight Gain, No loss - Due to Tamoxifen?

There is also an additional, hidden culprit in standard treatment (i.e., chemotherapy) that affects the ability to lose weight. Steriods are given as support drugs for the chemo. The affect of steroids on the body is to decrease muscle mass, and decreasing muscle mass equates to burning fewer calories when you move around, which results in weight gain over time.

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