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I've been having unexplained weight loss over the last year! my doctor is ordering a full body mri, will the mri catch any rumors or cancer anywhere in my body? or could it miss something?
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COULD IT?: Yes, of course. Not too many things but yea, possible.
Answered 1/12/2020
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Need more info: Other things are more common causes of weight loss at your age, than cancer. You should consult a GI doctor to rule out poor absorption of food, like celiac disease
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