Cancer Hiccups
Hiccups are an annoying and universal part of life. Most of the time, they’re a short-lasting and completely benign. But every once in a while, they can be a sign of a much deeper problem. In March, doctors in India reported that their patient’s chronic hiccups—which had gone on for months by the time he saw them—were actually likely caused by an aggressive brain tumor. Following radiation therapy and surgery, the man’s hiccups subsided.
