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Stage iv patient , lungs cancer after kidney tumor.2months after diagnosis, weight gain & good appetite, always hungry.no symptoms as doc said.confused?

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Unclear: If the diagnosis of stage 4 long cancer is correct, this may be the calm before the storm. If the diagnosis is not correct, that could be the reason there are no other symptoms. The issue is really more complex than be sorted put on this forum. Need lots more info. Hope this helps!

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Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Stage iv patient , lungs cancer after kidney tumor.2months after diagnosis, weight gain & good appetite, always hungry.no symptoms as doc said.confused?

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