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My mom has just been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. lately she is very forgetful of convos we have , or things we have done? shes 50.. normal?
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Yes, if chemo tx : stage 4 may suggest mets in the brain. The whole overwhelming nature of advanced cancer can interfere with thoughts and memory
Answered 4/12/2015
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