What’s wrong with gaining weight after finishing radiation therapy for cervical cancer?

Growing fat after the end of radiotherapy for cervical cancer may be caused by hormonal drugs in the process of radiotherapy or excessive intake of nutrients. 1. Cooperate with hormone drugs in the course of radiotherapy. Cervical cancer patients may have uncomfortable symptoms such as nausea and vomiting during radiotherapy, doctors may choose hormonal drugs such as dexamethasone to assist in the treatment of adverse reactions, which will lead to the phenomenon of gaining weight. 2. Excessive intake of nutrients. In the process of radiotherapy for cervical cancer, many patients will consume high protein, high calorie and high nutritional food, which will also cause obesity. It is common to gain weight after cervical cancer radiotherapy, and it is recommended to exercise appropriately if the physical condition permits. If accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, the cause should be clarified under the guidance of doctors and actively dealt with.