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I have going week and my colour has gone darker!though my diet is fine!i have weakness too!is this cancer?

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Dr. Devon Webster answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Probably not cancer!: If your skin is darker and you are feeling weak, this makes me think of addison's disease. This is a deficiency of hormones made by your adrenal glands, and it is treatable! read about it here: http://tinyurl.Com/mewx2uu.

Answered 4/19/2014

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