Fred Dodges recent dramatic weight loss has fans and well-wishers concerned that he was dealing with a sickness.

Discoverys long-runningGold Rushfranchise has been around since 2010 and its popularity has spawned a plethora of spin-offs.

One such offshoot series focuses on fan-favoriteGold Rushstaple Freddy Dodge.

Freddy Dodge Gold Rush: Mine Rescue

Did Freddy Dodge Have Cancer?

This sparked concern among viewers that Dodge may be suffering from an illness, perhaps even cancer.

To be clear, there has been no official confirmation that Fred Dodge has cancer.

A comparison showing Freddy Dodge’s weight loss

For further context, Dodge did have a cancer scare back in 2017.

So, Dodge and Ibarra came to their much-needed aid.

Gold Rush: Freddy Dodges Mine Rescuecan be streamed onMax.

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