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76 year old female with stage 4 small cell lung cancer, also in the liver. presenting with hand shakes & skin peeling off her hands- whats happening?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander
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Cardiac Electrophysiology 44 years experience
This sounds like: a response to chemotherapy. Since we do not know her medical history or treatment history it would be best to contact her treating health care provider for more information regarding this current condition.
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