Oncs trivialize side effects: the 2 big ones

[al from Canada]

The whole process of treatment is quite de-humanizing. I'm pissed that the oncs have very little regard for the two biggest hits a women takes when she starts chemo:
1. wieght gain and
2. lack of libido.
This is mentioned so matter-of-factly that it is demeaning and insulting to say that we will destroy 2 out of the 3 most important things in your identity and not offer solutions. Welcome to the world were Q of L is messured by diarriah, vigilance, cognitive function and lets not forget your level of anxiety and if you need ativan.

It's time to deal with these ego-crushers one at a time.

Start with weight gain, because that was in the most recent post.

As far as I know, for weight loss, calories in must not exceed calories out. Other factors such a hormonal shut down and thyriod aptrophy make play a part. (if you are on dex or pred, sorry, there is no solution untill you stop.)

Lets identify the whys and maybe some of you can offer solutions.

Al