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What is it mean if you have bone cancer and your left side goes numb?
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Need investigation: Usually indicates the spread of cancer to other organs.
Answered 8/20/2013
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Matter of concern: This is a matter of significant concern. Hard to say from here, but my concern would be for compression of a nerve root, the spinal cord or even a metastatic lesion in the brain. You should be evaluated by your oncologist immediately.
Answered 9/13/2013
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