Sign 5: Unexplained Weight Loss
Weight loss is often a welcome change for many. Societal standards and personal health goals make shedding a few pounds a frequent aim. But what happens when the scales tip without any effort? When weight loss is neither intended nor explained, it can become a perplexing, even alarming, phenomenon.
An unexpected drop in weight might feel like a freebie in the weight loss journey, but it often signifies the body’s distress. A body under duress, whether from illness or another internal struggle, tends to burn more energy. In the context of lung cancer, the growing tumor might be putting a metabolic strain on the body, leading to weight loss.
Cancer, in its essence, is aggressive. The fast-growing cancer cells demand energy, often much more than the body’s regular cells. They’ll siphon off nutrients, leaving regular cells starved and leading to overall weight loss. This isn’t limited to just fat loss. Muscle mass can diminish too, leading to overall weakness and fatigue.(5)
