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A member asked:
Fatigue, excessive sweats & muscle loss for over 4 years. could it be paraneoplastic syndrome from lung cancer. ex smoker. hr ct unremarkable jul 2018
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Unlikely: Lung cancer would have progressed considerably over 4 years, so that is not a likely explanation. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.
Answered 4/23/2019
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