SusanLaura,

I'm not into the treatment phase of things yet so I can't offer any advice or encouragement about how to get through it.

What I can offer is my promise of prayers for you.

I made the decission to tell the people of my parish this past weekend (and just in time too the rumors started sooner then I thought). In telling them what little I know I did point out that I was going to experience some weight loss. But at 5'10 and 270 lbs I'm pretty sure I have it to loose. It is something to be concerned about though so I plan on following whatever advice my doctors have for me.

One of my older parishioners had a similar experience with weight loss due to his cancer treatments and shared his experiences with me. He did say: "Fr. I have bad news for you....it took a little time but it all came back...with extra!" So if you didn't need to loose the weight just keep in mind its only a temporary thing. When you are through treatment and back to your regular self again the weight will return.

Peace,

Fr. Mike