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PS should be evaluated clinically by a coordinated team of doctors, including medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, endocrinologists, hematologists, neurologists, and dermatologists.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause PS are considered to be immune-mediated disorders, two treatment approaches have been used: removal of the source of the antigen by treatment of the underlying tumor, and suppression of the immune response.
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∙ 13y agoCurrently, paraneoplastic syndromes are diagnosed using two different technologies in testing blood.
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What has the author Samir K Bhattacharya written?
Samir K. Bhattacharya has written: 'Paraneoplastic syndromes, resulting from elaboration of ectopic hormones, antigens, and bizarre toxins' -- subject(s): Paraneoplastic syndromes
What neurological symptoms are associated with Paraneoplastic syndromes?
Most paraneoplastic syndromes are rare, affecting less than 1% of persons with cancer. Exceptions include LEMS, which affects about 3% of patients with small-cell lung cancer; MG, which affects about 15% of persons with thymoma.
Who is most at risk for Paraneoplastic syndromes?
These disorders typically affect middle-aged to older people and are most common in patients with lung, ovarian, lymphatic, or breast cancer.
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It is said that as many as 50,000 people in the united states have paraneoplastic syndrome. It is a side effect from having cancer, which is why it is so popular.
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