Many people gain weight after cancer treatment. That can feel scary. You are not alone. We want to help. We use simple steps that work. These steps are kind to your body.
Why Weight Can Change After Treatment
Cancer and its treatment can change how your body works. Some medicines make you hungrier. Some treatments make you move less. Your muscles may get smaller. Your body may hold on to extra fat. Your sleep or mood may change. All of this can add pounds.
We Are Here to Help
At Urbane Health Care we care about your whole health. Our team listens first. We make a plan that fits you. Our care mixes medical facts with kindness.
Our founder, Dr. Omotara J. Adewale started this practice to close gaps in care. We help people learn and take small, steady steps.
We work with people and families. We also offer help for veterans. We focus on metabolic health and healthy habits.
Services That Help with Weight After Cancer
- Cancer Survivorship & Recovery: We evaluate the effects of cancer treatment on your body. We make a gentle plan to build strength.
- Primary & Functional Care: We treat your whole body. We watch medicines that might change your weight.
- Veteran Evaluations: We support veterans with special needs from service or treatment.
- Metabolic & Hormone Optimization: We assess hormone levels and metabolic function. Small fixes can help your energy and weight.
Simple Steps You Can Start Today
These steps are easy. Try one or two at a time.
- Eat small, balanced meals.
- Use a small plate.
- Include protein sources such as eggs, beans, or yogurt in every meal.
- Add a vegetable or fruit.
- Drink water instead of sweet drinks.
- Move in ways you like.
- Walk a little every day.
- Try gentle stretching or chair exercises.
- Even 10 minutes helps. Add more slowly.
- Sleep enough.
- Go to bed at the same time each night.
- Make your room calm and dark.
- Good sleep helps your body heal.
- Check your medicines.
- Some medicines can make you gain weight.
- Do not change medicine by yourself. Talk with us first.
- Be kind to your mind.
- Feeling sad or worried can make you eat more.
- Talk to a friend or a counselor. We can help you find one.
- Small goals are best.
- Try to lose or keep off a little at a time.
- Big, fast changes are hard to keep.
How Our Team Makes a Plan
We begin with a gentle check. We look at your health, medicines, and daily life. We do simple tests when needed. Then we make a plan together.
Our plan may include:
- Food tips that fit your taste.
- Safe exercise that fits your energy.
- Medicine review to find things that may help.
- Hormone checks if your body needs it.
- Support for sleep and mood.
If you are a veteran, we can include special evaluations for service-related needs.
Things To Watch For
Call us if you have:
- Fast, sudden weight gain.
- Belly pain or swelling.
- New, strong tiredness you can’t explain.
- Trouble breathing.
These could be signs you need care right away.
Tips For Family and Friends
You can help without fixing everything.
- Sit and eat with them.
- Offer a short walk together.
- Say “I am here” and listen.
- Help make small, healthy meals.
Kind support helps more than strict rules.
Where We Are
We are in Staten Island. Many people in our area come to us for care after cancer. We meet people where they are. We teach steps that fit real life.
Final Words
Weight changes after cancer are common. You can take steady steps to feel better. We will be with you. We make plans that are safe, simple, and kind. You do not have to do this alone.
If you want help, call us. We will listen. We will make a plan that fits your life. Together we can find a way to manage weight and feel stronger.
Contact us to talk about a plan that fits you.
FAQs
Q. How can my family help?
Family can sit and eat with you, walk with you, and listen. Kind help matters.
Q. Will sleep help me?
Yes. Good sleep helps your body heal and can help weight over time.
