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Is Lung Cancer, Associated With Chillness And Body Shaking?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My dad recently diagnosed lung cancer, undergoing tests still so not sure stage, prognosis, etc. but he is very weak and cold all the time, shaking and can't get warm. Any ideas as to why?
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hi
Lung cancer can cause extreme weaknessss with loss of weight.
Sometimes chilness may also occur.
I will recommend CT scan of chest with contrast.
If any space occupying lesuion found then biopsy is suggested to confirm malignancy.
Regards
DR De
Lung cancer can cause extreme weaknessss with loss of weight.
Sometimes chilness may also occur.
I will recommend CT scan of chest with contrast.
If any space occupying lesuion found then biopsy is suggested to confirm malignancy.
Regards
DR De
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