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Metastatic breast cancer, in bones: Trouble eating

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 14, 2019 | Replies (19)
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@michsnyder

I have bone mets, also, but I have not taken either of those medications. I do know that my oncologist suggests a low dose steroid to increase appetite. I know steroids have their own set of side effects, but perhaps you could try a low dose for a limited time and see if it helps. I have done this on and off throughout my chemo treatments for the last year and a half and it definitely increases my appetite and energy. I hope you find a solution!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 26, 2019

Hi @michsnyder and @baby99, welcome to Connect. I want to make you both aware of other discussions that you may wish to follow and where you can also connect with members like @rae3 @wandering @saltis @elvandi @karenatmayo who share their experiences with bone mets.

- Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/metastatic-breast-cancer-to-the-bone/
- Bone Metastasis in Pelvic and Spine https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bone-cancer-in-pelvic-and-spine/

Mich, how is your appetite and energy levels at the moment? Do you find you have to schedule meal times to make sure that you get enough to eat?

@baby99, how are you doing? Have you talked to your oncologist about your use of marijuana and your desire to no longer use it?

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