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Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, can be a common side effect for people with cancer. It can have several causes, including the cancer itself, cancer treatment, underlying medical conditions, or anxiety or stress. In this video, Dr. Charu Aggarwal discusses what people with cancer should know about shortness of breath, including how it can impact quality of life and ways to manage and cope with it.
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