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Woman's 'Lazy' Weight Gain Revealed Cancer
12 Feb
Summary
- A 12kg cancerous tumor was discovered after weight loss attempts failed.
- The rare cancer, pseudomyxoma peritonei, caused severe abdominal swelling.
- Surgery removed the tumor and some organs, inducing premature menopause.
Becki Ward, 33, mistook symptoms of a rare cancer for personal weight loss struggles. She began Mounjaro injections in October 2024, expecting significant weight loss, but was baffled when she only shed a small amount of weight despite appetite suppression.
Instead of weight loss, Becki experienced increasing stomach pains and night sweats. After five months of examinations, she was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare mucinous cancer. This condition caused her abdomen to swell dramatically, leading to a misinterpretation of her weight gain.
In August 2025, Becki underwent an 11-hour surgery to remove a 12kg tumor. The procedure also included the removal of several organs and a total hysterectomy, which induced premature menopause. She is now recovering and is believed to be cancer-free, though requires regular monitoring due to a risk of recurrence.
