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Is increased abdominal fat common post cancer treatment?
I am approx 1 year post active treatment ie Mastectomy, Chemo and Radiotherapy. Now on Aromatase Inhibitors for 5-10 years. I would like to lose weight, but my weight is stable, and has been for abo...
Dear @Abbydog
It appears that unwanted weight (or fat as it is cruelly described) is a damn sight harder to shift in your more mature years! And it may only shift around, not away. Redistribution! More weight around the middle can sometimes be caused by stress, by sugar and possibly also by your AI. After nine years, I plan a party when I finally get off Femara but in the meantime I recognise that exercise helps, sweet stuff goes straight to my waist (that unfortunately includes alcohol) and I do sit ups! Best of luck!
It appears that unwanted weight (or fat as it is cruelly described) is a damn sight harder to shift in your more mature years! And it may only shift around, not away. Redistribution! More weight around the middle can sometimes be caused by stress, by sugar and possibly also by your AI. After nine years, I plan a party when I finally get off Femara but in the meantime I recognise that exercise helps, sweet stuff goes straight to my waist (that unfortunately includes alcohol) and I do sit ups! Best of luck!