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I have a couple reactive para aortic lymph nodes with sudden weight loss lingering fever hair loss. could it be cancer?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Possibly: There are several other potential explanations, such as TB, fungal infections, non-infectious inflammatory conditions like sarcoidosis. There is no question that cancer must be considered, but you should be fully evaluated by a pulmonologist, general internist or your family doctor and then referred onward if necessary.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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A member asked:

I have a couple reactive para aortic lymph nodes with sudden weight loss lingering fever hair loss. could it be cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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