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What Causes Weight Loss Without Diet Changes?
I AM CONCERNED ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS WITHOUT DIET CHANGES. I VE ALWAY THOUGHT UNEXPLAINED WEIGHT LOSS CAN BE THE FIRST SIGH OF A CANCER IN THE BODY. I AM FEMALE 61 NONSMOKER VERY ACTIVE LIFE STYLE. ON NO MEDICATIONS OF ANY KIND, HAVE HAD CHEST X-RAY, BLOOD WORK DONE AND A BONE SCANE AND MAMAGRAHM AND UNTRA SOUND ARE SCHEDUALED FOR MARCH. AM I BEING PROACTIVE ENOUGH??
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
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It is understandable to be concerned about unintentional weight loss. You are being proactive enough by screening for possible dangerous causes.
The blood tests should include a complete blood count and also a inflammatory marker (esr, c reactive protein).
The inflammatory markers go up if there is any reason for inflammation in the body and would be elevated in cancer.
I hope this helps
It is understandable to be concerned about unintentional weight loss. You are being proactive enough by screening for possible dangerous causes.
The blood tests should include a complete blood count and also a inflammatory marker (esr, c reactive protein).
The inflammatory markers go up if there is any reason for inflammation in the body and would be elevated in cancer.
I hope this helps
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