Alok Mishra Alok Mishra Asked 4 months ago

Is hair loss and weight loss a sign of cancer?

My friend has been losing a lot of weight unintentionally and also experiencing severe hair fall. His family is very concerned it could be something serious. Is hair loss and weight loss together a sign of cancer?

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Nidhi Mishra Nidhi Mishra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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I am really scared reading about this online. My uncle has been losing a lot of weight and his hair is also thinning. Could it be due to severe stress or is a cancer test urgently needed?

Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Beta, please do not worry too much. Sometimes high stress, bad diet, or thyroid problems can also cause this. Please visit a good doctor in your town who can check everything properly and guide you.

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Sahil Sheikh Sahil Sheikh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Bro, don't jump to the worst conclusion directly. I lost like 10 kgs and had bad hair fall last year, and it turned out to be severe thyroid and gut issues. Get a full blood test done first before panicking.

Aisha Rahman Aisha Rahman Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, seeing these two symptoms together is extremely scary and can make your mind run wild. But honestly, it can be due to many other things like severe nutritional deficiencies or depression. Please consult a physician soon so you can get some peace of mind.

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Deepak Nair Deepak Nair Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

These are very general symptoms that can point to many conditions, not just cancer. Rapid unexplained weight loss should always be evaluated by a doctor. Please schedule a physical exam and basic blood work to find the actual cause.

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