How Does Cancer Treatment Contribute to Muscular Disorders?
Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies, can contribute to muscular disorders. Chemotherapy drugs, such as vinca alkaloids and taxanes, are known to cause peripheral neuropathy, which can lead to muscle weakness and atrophy. Radiation therapy may cause fibrosis in muscle tissue, leading to stiffness and reduced range of motion. Newer targeted therapies can also affect muscle function, although their long-term effects are still being studied.
