Ananya Menon Ananya Menon Asked 5 months ago

Can you get cancer from not eating?

I'm trying to lose a lot of weight and sometimes skip meals for days. My friend warned me this could be really dangerous and even cause cancer. Is it true that you can get cancer from not eating enough?

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Megha Gupta Megha Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Not eating or extreme fasting won't directly cause cancer, but it ruins your immune system completely. I went through a phase of severe skipping of meals and got so weak that my body could barely fight basic infections, so please eat properly.

Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I was researching this because of intermittent fasting trends. While starving yourself doesn't cause cancer, long-term malnutrition can damage your organs and reduce your body's natural defense mechanism against abnormal cells.

Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Food is medicine for our body, and skipping it long-term creates a deep imbalance or 'dosha'. Starvation will not directly cause cancer, but nourishing your body with simple, home-cooked food is essential to keep your cells healthy and strong.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

If you are unable to eat due to loss of appetite or nausea, that can actually be a symptom of an underlying medical issue. Please get a proper health checkup done by a doctor to rule out any serious conditions.

Nidhi Shah Nidhi Shah Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I often skip meals when I'm stressed and then worry if I am destroying my health or inviting major diseases like cancer. Does anyone else get super anxious about stomach pain after skipping meals, or is it just normal acidity?

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Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Bro, not eating just gives you severe acidity and makes you feel like a zombie during lectures. It doesn't cause cancer, but your stomach will definitely hate you. Just grab a roll or some Maggi!

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