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Pain and lumps in chest lost appetite and weight my mom is very stubborn she won't see medical attention will it get worse?
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See a doctor: Please encourage your mother to see a doctor. The symptoms you describe suggest a significant medical problem, and chances are it may only get worse.
Answered 8/2/2014
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Weight loss: This might be a marker of a chronic disease or malignancy. She needs to see a physician for work up and pain management.
Answered 8/2/2014
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