my 26 yr old daughter was just diagnosised with paraneoplastic syndrome. the test results show unclassified diease she has had symtoms for almost 3 yrs. They did find a tumor that is beign, the surgeon will remove it soon, She does not have cancer. All test results are negative. They are starting her on steriod IV treatment for 5 days then cut it 1 a week for 4 months. What can she expect as the side affects to this treatment ? And what can I do to help her

Summarized question: What causes paraneoplastic syndrome?