21st February 2025

A 69-year-old woman presents to her GP with a several-month history of weight loss.

A 69-year-old woman presents to her GP with a several-month history of weight loss. She has not been trying to lose weight but reports she has been eating less as her appetite has been reduced. She has a past medical history of COPD which is well-controlled with inhalers. She reports a 40 pack-year smoking history. On examination, she is cachectic and on auscultation of her chest there is reduced air entry bilaterally with no added sounds. 

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