Has anyone tried anabolic steroids to assist with weight gain (specifically muscle mass rather than fat)? I just searched the forum and could find no threads discussing this (well not using the term anabolic anyway).

My Alex lost so much weight and muscle mass, during treatment that getting up off the floor is now something he has to think twice about. If weight gain is such an issue for so many people recovering, then why is the only advice from health care professionals to take on more calories? To me the issues such as lack of taste and smell, nausea or physical restrictions such as ulcers, swallowing problems and strictures warrants more than a simple "eat more" solution.

Has anyone faced issues such as cardiovascular problems as we sanction high calories to gain weight and do not for the moment concern ourselves with fat or sugar content?