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If i have 27 pounds of unintentional weight loss within last 4months does that mean cancer has spread through my body if i do have cancer but unsure?
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No, unintentional: weight loss does not necessarily mean you have cancer. There are other possibilities for the cause of this. The only way to know is to visit your doctor. He/she will help you determine what is happening and provide guidance. Please see your doc soon. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/30/2016
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