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How Can Paraneoplastic Syndrome Be Treated?

I have been diagnosed with paraneoplastic syndrome. I ve read much about it but never read that it gets better on it s own, or whether it keeps progressing? I can t get in to see my Dr. until December. I have many of the symptoms, weak muscles, difficulty in walking, problems with balance. Will these continue to worsen until the cancer is addressed. I ve had 2 CT scans of my chest (I m a light smoker) and they were clean.
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
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There are three main treatments used to directly treat paraneoplastic disorders. The main goal of these treatments is to suppress the immune system
They are Plasmapheresis, IvIg, and immunosuppresent medications. Sometimes a combination of treatments is used.

Regards

DR DE
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How Can Paraneoplastic Syndrome Be Treated?

Hi There are three main treatments used to directly treat paraneoplastic disorders. The main goal of these treatments is to suppress the immune system They are Plasmapheresis, IvIg, and immunosuppresent medications. Sometimes a combination of treatments is used. Regards DR DE