Lakshmi Gopal Lakshmi Gopal Asked 4 months ago

Do any cancers cause weight gain?

We often hear about cancer causing drastic weight loss. But my neighbour was discussing how some types of cancer can actually lead to weight gain. Is this true? Can certain cancers present with weight gain as a symptom?

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Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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In some cases, fluid accumulation in the stomach area can look like sudden weight gain, or hormonal tumors can cause it. As a mother, I suggest not ignoring any sudden, unexplained body changes in your family and getting a proper scan done.

Rajesh Yadav Rajesh Yadav Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Look, usually cancer is associated with sudden weight loss, but certain ovarian or hormonal tumors can cause swelling or bloating that looks like weight gain. Don't sit and guess on the internet; if you or anyone is showing these symptoms, go to a doctor immediately.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Most of the time, our weight gain is just from too many butter naans, not a scary illness! But jokes apart, if you are noticing weird bloating or swelling along with severe pain, definitely get it checked by a doc to be safe.

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Asha latha Asha latha Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Keep your mind calm and don't let fear consume you when reading about these things. Sometimes fluid retention makes the scale go up, but only medical tests can tell the real reason. Praying for your peace and good health.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Yes, some cancers that affect hormones or cause fluid buildup in the abdomen (like ovarian cancer) can cause weight gain or severe bloating.

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Riya Singhal Riya Singhal Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Unexplained bloating or sudden weight changes should never be ignored. If you have severe abdominal discomfort, back pain, or feel full very quickly, book an appointment with an oncologist or general physician right away instead of self-diagnosing.

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