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How do you treat paraneoplastic syndromes?

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Dr. Michael Thompson answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Treat tumor: Para = associated with neoplastic = cancer some symptoms may be treated (such as high calcium), but the primary cause -- that is, the tumor -- needs to be treated.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Treating the cancer: Paraneoplastic syndromes usually diminish or go away when the cancer is treated.

Answered 10/14/2013

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