Weight loss or gain: What to do?

Eating well during your treatment to avoid weight loss or gain is essential to your health. Nutritional needs may be higher during and post testicular cancer treatment. You'll need a good supply of protein, nutrients, and fluids, but not necessarily extra calories.

Medically reviewed by Urologic Oncologist Dr. Robert J. Hamilton on 10/05/2022

Proper nutrition can aid your recovery, preserve muscle mass and strengthen your immune system. That said, no single food or nutrient can provide all of these benefits on its own. The best strategy to meet your nutritional needs during this time is to eat a healthy and varied diet whenever possible.

Do not hesitate to call on a nutritionist. Together you can determine if you are eating well and choosing foods that are good for you. This health professional can take your side effects into account in the diet he/she suggests.

In case of risk of weight loss or proven weight loss

We can think that a varied and balanced diet is important in the case of cancer. However, during malnutrition or at risk of malnutrition (weight loss), the priority is no longer the same: above all, we seek to cover the body's calorie and protein needs in order to maintain a stable weight. Indeed, in this case, the food balance takes second place and the consumption of preparations rich in calories and proteins is to be preferred. The fact that the calories come from "less healthy" preparations is of secondary importance, as the maintenance of good nutritional status becomes particularly important.

Find more tips by clicking on the following link: Suggestions for Affected men struggling with significant weight loss

In case of weight gain

Are you overweight and want to lose some weight? During treatment as well as post-treatment, the priority will be to slow down or stop this weight gain. On the other hand, it is not recommended to start a slimming diet which could be dangerous.

Energy intake should be reduced by favoring fruits and vegetables and limiting fatty and sugary foods. In addition, when possible, the practice of 30 minutes daily adapted physical activity is recommended.

Suggestions for affected men struggling with weight and nutrition

Follow this link Nutrition and Testicular Cancer to find more tips for healthy nutrition and for managing treatment side effects. Giving your body all the nutrients it needs will make it easier to maintain your weight, maintain your strength and stay active - all of which help to reduce fatigue - not to mention that it will help the recovery process.

Take the necessary time to visit each of our pages on this website to familiarize yourself with the disease. Do you have questions or concerns? Above all, do not hesitate. Contact us via Messenger on our Facebook page. It’s simple, free and confidential.

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