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A member asked:
Mum has lung cancer tumor no change in size and her weight as gone down to 6 stone from 8 stone in 3 mth is this refactory cachexia?
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Probably: Unintended weight loss of the magnitude your described is not a good sign. Please consult this site for more information on this topic. Wish you and your mom, good health.
Answered 7/24/2016
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