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I was +ve on ecdt lung blood test, low norm sodium, high norm cortisol, muscle loss, tummy fat gain, fatigue, weight loss. ct -ve could this be sclc

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Time will tell: Agreed that Small cell cancers can start with normal CT chest. Follow up with your doctor

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

I was +ve on ecdt lung blood test, low norm sodium, high norm cortisol, muscle loss, tummy fat gain, fatigue, weight loss. ct -ve could this be sclc

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

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