In rare cases, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) may be associated with cancer of the esophagus, the tube that carries food down to the stomach, as highlighted in a recent case study. “This case emphasises the importance of diagnosing LEMS before tumour detection, maintaining suspicion for LEMS in atypical presentations,…
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I’m a product of the 1970 and ’80s. We grew up with big hair, neon fashion, and the rise of music videos on MTV. I can remember sleeping on the floor of our family car more times than I can count while going on vacation. Seat belts were practically nonexistent.
When my girls were 10 and 12, the Navy moved our family from the warm climate of Florida to the shores of New England. We embraced Connecticut wholeheartedly and couldn’t wait to see snow. I would fling open the curtains to watch the soft snow gently blanket our backyard. The…
Becoming educated and informed about LEMS is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your LEMS journey.
There is no cure for LEMS yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about current therapeutic approaches here.
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