What Are the Common Neurological Complications of Cancer?
- Brain Metastases: These are tumors that have spread to the brain from other parts of the body, causing symptoms like headaches, seizures, and cognitive changes. - Paraneoplastic Syndromes: These are rare disorders triggered by an abnormal immune response to a cancerous tumor, leading to neurological symptoms. - Peripheral Neuropathy: This condition results from nerve damage, often caused by chemotherapy, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in the limbs. - Spinal Cord Compression: Tumors can press on the spinal cord, causing pain, weakness, and loss of bladder or bowel control. - Stroke: Cancer patients are at higher risk of stroke due to hypercoagulability (increased tendency for blood clotting).
