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Is delusion/confusion a symptom of pneumonia in a cancer patient? please advise!

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Dr. Anthony Vita answered

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Delirium: Confusion in a cancer patient could indicate delirium, a life-threatening condition that affects the brain. Such symptoms require an immediate physician evaluation.

Answered 7/25/2014

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