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Is it normal for a 76 year old male to be extremely weak after having a brain biopsy, which turned out to be cancer stage 4?

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I am so sorry: It would be normal for anyone who has stage 4 brain cancer to be extremely weak, especially after a procedure.

Answered 12/18/2014

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