Are There Specific Cancers More Likely to Cause Muscle Weakness?
Yes, certain cancers are more likely to cause muscle weakness. For instance, neuromuscular cancers, such as those affecting the brain and spinal cord, can directly impair muscle function. Cancers that metastasize to the bones, such as multiple myeloma and bone metastases from breast or prostate cancer, can also cause significant muscle weakness due to bone pain and fractures. Moreover, paraneoplastic syndromes associated with cancers like small cell lung cancer can lead to muscle weakness even before the cancer is diagnosed.
