Cancer: a symptom related to eating warns about it

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Cancer that develops in the body can manifest itself in various symptoms, one of which is associated with eating.

According to the American Cancer Society, a symptom associated with eating, which can be a warning about four types of cancer, is loss of appetite. Malignant tumors of the ovaries, lungs, stomach, and pancreas can “declare” themselves as such a sign.

Oncologists explain: there are several reasons why cancer turns off the desire to eat. For example, lack of appetite is a consequence of the location of the tumor. If it forms in the gastrointestinal tract and grows, filling the space, it can cause problems with swallowing or create a feeling of fullness even without receiving food.

Some tumors secrete certain hormones that specifically affect the body's perception of hunger signals. As a result, a person may feel full, even when this is not physically the case.

In addition, cancerous tumors are often associated with the appearance of unpleasant, uncomfortable conditions, which can also affect a person's attitude to food, his desire to sit down at the table.

“If you have persistent problems with appetite, talk about it with a therapist or oncologist,” the society's experts shared their advice.