rheumatologic disorders

How do cancer treatments affect rheumatologic conditions?

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy can exacerbate existing rheumatologic conditions or trigger new ones. For example, checkpoint inhibitors used in immunotherapy can cause a range of autoimmune reactions, including inflammatory arthritis, myositis, and vasculitis. Additionally, chemotherapy drugs like methotrexate can lead to joint and muscle pain.

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