Sheela Devi Sheela Devi Asked 5 months ago

Can undiagnosed breast cancer cause weight gain?

My sister has been putting on weight suddenly, especially around her chest area, and she's feeling very tired. We're getting her checked, but I was worried if undiagnosed breast cancer can actually cause weight gain as a symptom?

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Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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I had severe bleeding from hemorrhoids a few years back and was terrified it was colon cancer. When I finally went to a doctor, he reassured me that piles and cancer are completely different things. Piles do not lead to cancer, but you should still get any bleeding checked just to be sure.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Bro, I love spicy food and street food, which often gives me a bad stomach and piles flares. But don't worry, hemorrhoids do not turn into cancer. Just eat more fiber and drink lots of water so you don't have to struggle on the toilet the next morning!

Kiran Bedi Kiran Bedi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Listen, there is absolutely no link between hemorrhoids and cancer, so stop stressing yourself out. But that doesn't mean you ignore the pain and bleeding forever. Go to a general surgeon, get a proper checkup, and take the prescribed ointment.

Arun Dev Arun Dev Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

They don't cause cancer, but bleeding should always be evaluated by a doctor to confirm the actual cause.

Vikram Sen Vikram Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Let's be clear: hemorrhoids are benign. They do not turn into cancer, period. But don't sit on the symptom; get a proper proctoscopy done from a specialist to resolve the discomfort quickly.

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Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Oh my god, I also had this exact same fear and spent sleepless nights searching about colon cancer! It is so terrifying, I completely feel you. But thankfully, doctors say piles absolutely cannot cause cancer, so you can breathe easy.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Chill, piles don't cause cancer at all, my doctor told me this clearly when I got treated. But if you have blood in your stool, don't just assume it is only piles. Go get it checked by a doc once to rule out other stuff.

Shaini Thomas Shaini Thomas Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

As someone working in healthcare, I can assure you that piles and cancer have no connection. However, sometimes people mistake rectal cancer symptoms for basic piles and delay diagnosis. That's why any persistent bleeding needs a quick look by a doctor.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hemorrhoids are simply swollen veins and they do not convert into cancer cells. However, a high-fiber vegetarian diet with plenty of green veggies, papaya, and salads can prevent constipation and cure mild piles naturally. If bleeding persists, please consult a medical professional.

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Sandeep Verma Sandeep Verma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Medically, there is no pathophysiological link between hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer. While hemorrhoids can be highly uncomfortable, they do not cause malignancy. It is always best to consult a gastroenterologist to get an accurate diagnosis for any rectal bleeding.

Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, seeing blood in the toilet can make your heart sink with fear. Please don't worry, piles are just swollen blood vessels and are harmless in terms of cancer. Try taking sitz baths and consult a doctor to ease your pain.

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