What Are the Common Muscular Disorders Associated with Cancer?
Several muscular disorders can be associated with cancer, including:
Myopathy: This is a general term for diseases that affect muscle fibers. In cancer patients, myopathy can be induced by chemotherapy or radiation therapy, leading to muscle weakness and pain. Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis: These are inflammatory muscle diseases that can be paraneoplastic, meaning they are triggered by an immune response to cancer. Cachexia: A metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness and characterized by loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass, often seen in cancer patients.
