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What is cachexia?
Weakness and muscle wasting
What is a common local effect of a well-advanced tumour?
Severe pain
What can occur due to compression of ducts or passageways by a tumour?
Obstruction necrosis
How does anemia contribute to severe fatigue in cancer patients?
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What are some systemic effects of increased demands on the body from tumour cells?
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What are the local effects of pain in cancer?
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How does obstruction and necrosis manifest in cancer patients?
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What are the systemic effects of cachexia and weight loss in cancer patients?
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Explain the impact of anemia on cancer patients.
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How can cancer patients experience severe fatigue?
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