Severe weight loss as a result of chemotherapy

[Ryan104]

My grandmother is in her late 70s and was recently diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.  She is now on chemotherapy, but during the course of her illness and her treatments which she has not completed yet, she has lost a lot of weight.  She has a very small apetite and has difficulty consuming solid foods.  She needs to gain weight but she doesn't have the apetite to simply eat more, what can our family do to make sure she puts weight back on?  Diet suggestions?  Health supplements of some sort?

[jdwithhcv]

If you can get her some marijuana, it helps a lot with appetite and to control nausea.  Good luck.
jd

[Beau1961]

I went to Cream soups, BOOST,and Ensure. These give you the weight gain you need.
During Chemo and Radiation I went down to 101 lbs from 170. She needs to push herself
to eat. She must stay positive. You also need to encourage her also. I was 44 when I was diagnosed, so it will be harder for her. My 75 year old mother was encouraging me
a lot. I will say a prayer for her and your family. Remember stay positive.

Ron