I am also 4’11” and find it hard to put the weight back on! Got down to 98 lbs and felt awful. High protein and frequent mini-meals seem to help. I supplement with protein shakes but avoid excess sugar also. Make sure you choose nutrient dense foods, if possible.
I was diagnosed with Stage 4 PanCan mid-July of 2022, had Whipple surgery within three weeks, did a full (12) course of chemo (Fulfirinox ?) with most doses reduced by 80%, had 6 glorious months without chemo, now halfway through Abraxane/Gem.. My bloodwork shows high levels of toxicity now. C19-9 marker shows improvement and PET scan will be repeated soon. It’s always a race to see what will get me, the chemo or the cancer? I took a two week break over the holidays to be with my family and I got the chemo scheduled every two weeks instead of weekly. I’ll try that.
Please remember that YOU are in charge and will make the important decisions in connection with your doctors. They will advise but we can stop treatment or change it at any time. I clean out my things, make final plans, research Hospice care, etc. Now while I can! I view 18 months after a Stage 4 diagnosis as a gift each day!!

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