10 Signs of Cervical Cancer
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cervical Cancer Sign #7: Cachexia
Cachexia or wasting syndrome occurs when there is fatigue, weakness, weight loss and/or muscle atrophy in an individual who is not actively trying to lose weight. Cachexia can be seen among patients with celiac disease, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and more.
Patients suffering from cervical cancer may lose weight as the disease progresses, therefore this symptom, when seen in cancer patients, signals a poor prognosis.
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