You may be worried about weight you've lost or gained since being diagnosed with cancer.

The information on this page will help you to find out more about weight changes, and suggest ways to manage it, during and after cancer treatment.

A cancer diagnosis and the side effects of cancer treatment can make it hard to have a healthy lifestyle. This can also cause you to put on weight.

Knowing why you have gained weight can help you think of ways to manage it. If you think you have gained weight because you are feeling anxious or depressed, talk to your GP or nurse. Likewise changes to your body can cause you to experience change in how you feel about yourself. Treatments for this, such as counselling and antidepressants can help.

Some people lose weight when they have cancer.  It may have been the symptom that took you to the doctor in the first place.  Practical issues with loss of appetite, chewing difficulties, dehydration and low mood/anxiety can add to this.

For more information about weight management, please follow the links below:

Help with managing weight gain after cancer treatment | Macmillan Cancer Support

Weight changes and cancer | Maggie's

How can I keep a healthy weight? | Cancer Research UK

Movement Hub - Move Against Cancer

A 10 Minute gentle guided Pilates session

Rebuilding Body Confidence after Cancer with Leanne Pero

Starting exercise after cancer treatment

https://youtu.be/MqJEpunUxvw?si=LeI50g2tI6EWa3uG – Nutrition and Cancer Workshop with Oncology Dietician Monika Siemicka