What causes the drastic weight loss which often precedes (and can indicate)a cancer diagnosis?
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Depending on where the cancer is located, the disease itself may interfere with the gastrointestinal tract or cause imbalances in the body by overproducing or underproducing hormones that control metabolic activities. Cancer cells can produce toxins in the body to make you lose your appetite.  Your body may also be expending a lot of energy trying to fight off the cancer.  It can also be stress related.
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Don’t worry if it isn’t excessive hair loss, it’s just part of a normal function of your body.\n\nIf the symptoms are acute you should probably visit you’re physician. Hair loss can be triggered by many factors: stress, hormonal changes or dysfunctions, taking some substances (legal or illegal).\n\nLong hair usually falls in larger amounts.\n\nIf you're not receiving chemo why do you post your question in the cancer section?
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First you have to get a hold on your emotions.  This is a tough time.  Why would your doctor tell you that you need to lose weight if you have breast cancer?  Shouldn't the breast cancer be the first concern?\n\nWhat I did to lose was to have what I wanted but I put it on a smaller plate (seriously) and only allowed myself to eat on serving which is smaller.  This way I don't feel deprived or hungry and it even allows for a small piece of cake if I would like.  Drink water, water, water.  I try to drink 64 oz a day.\n\nYou will be in my prayers.  Breast cancer is in my family so I am no stranger.\n\nGod Bless!
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The rapid weight loss could have something to do with it.  Are you taking any supplements?  They could be a factor too.  The bottom line though, is that this is something you should be discussing with your doctor and not the Yahoo community.
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Strain, Hormonal imbalance, cancer etc etc.....and sometimes pregnancy!
922741
sounds like some sort of cancer. or tumor.
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You just said the answer.\n\nIt is caused by too much diet
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Hmmmm ... is it related to osteoporosis perhaps?  I'd get that checked.  If is is only fatty tissue then further weight loss should do it if you need to lose more weight.
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you could have cancer you should have that checked out\n(that really is a sign of cancer, please go to a doctor!)
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Part of should how that this is a disease and is not something you can decide to be then quit for a weight loss and the permanent damage it can to your body.. Pictures of before and after someone came down with the disease. How and why you need professional help
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That's what happens with weight loss - you lose a lot at the start, but the rate at which you lose goes down the more you lose.  It's those last few pounds that are hard.  Part of the reason is that the fat cells are still at or near their starting size, and you have to endure your program a long time so that they will eventually shrink up.  Just keep to a program.  To keep the weight off, you have to keep the calories in/calories out ratio.
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Don't worry about it. It'll come back to you. You probably stress too much. That can cause weight loss.
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it is a benign disorder, does not lead to cancer, just ensure that you feel it once a month and if it seems to be changing size or consistency then you talk to your doctor asap, good luck
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This can be due to many reasons including stress, weight gain/loss, hormonal imbalance, thyroid, illness, medications, infections, thyroid, polyp, cyst, amongst other reasons.  This is something that should be checked out by a doctor so the exact cause can be determined.
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some kind of weight loss
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I agree. Your weight loss is indicative of diabetes.\n\nOther symptoms of diabetes:\n\nConstant thirst\nIncreased urination\nIncreased fatigue\nIrritability\nBlurry vision
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It's possible but it's VERY dangerous. Not to mention, diets that cause you to lose a large amount of weight in a short amount of time are damaging to your health, and you will most likely put the weight back on shortly after you lose it. My advice would be to eat healthy and exercise every day for the rest of your life, you will be healthy, and keep the weight off.