Breast Cancer Symptoms And What You Need To Know

Unexplained Weight Loss

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Like most conditions that are cancerous or benign, your body may experience sudden or unexpected weight loss or weight gain as it goes through drastic changes. When it comes to breast cancer or any cancer in general, a patient will often experience sudden weight loss. An unexplained weight loss of ten pounds or more is often the first sign of cancer, especially if the patient is not actively trying to lose weight or has not changed their eating habits or exercise regime. For instance, with metastatic breast cancer, a patient can lose weight due to the cancer pushing inside on the abdomen walls, making it incredibly difficult for a patient to keep down solid foods.

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