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What is the link between Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and cancer?
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about two-thirds of all people with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome will be diagnosed with some type of cancer, usually small-cell lung cancer, within two to three years
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What special concerns are associated with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome?
Patients who develop Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome should be thoroughly screened for the presence of a previously undetected cancer
What types of professionals are involved in treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome?
Patients with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome should be examined and then treated by both a neurologist and an appropriate cancer specialist (oncologist).
What is the prognosis of persons with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome?
The prognosis of individuals with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome varies widely. In fact, the most important element of prognosis involves the prognosis associated with any existing cancer.
What is the prognosis of persons with Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome?
The prognosis of individuals with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome varies widely. In fact, the most important element of prognosis involves the prognosis associated with any existing cancer.
How may Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome be considered a paraneoplastic syndrome?
the immune system produces immune cells in response to the presence of early cancer cells which cross-react with the calcium channels on nerve cells
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