Screening for Cancer

Cancer-Associated LEMS accounts for
50% to 60% of LEMS cases4

Most commonly associated with small cell lung cancer but may occur with other cancers9,38

Symptoms can appear ≥5 years before, after, or at the time of cancer diagnosis*9

More rapidly progressing course of disease compared with LEMS not associated with cancer39

All patients with LEMS should be screened for cancer to ensure early detection and treatment.40