Cancer can lead to numerous complications that arise either directly from the disease or as a result of its treatment. These complications often affect multiple body systems and can severely impact a patient's quality of life. Some of the most common complications include:
- Pain: Often due to tumor pressure on bones, nerves, or other organs. - Fatigue: A prevalent symptom that can be exacerbated by both the cancer itself and treatments like chemotherapy. - Infection: Cancer and its treatments can weaken the immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections. - Blood clotting issues: Both cancer and its treatments can increase the risk of thrombosis and bleeding.
