Several factors can lead to incontinence in cancer patients. These include:
Tumor Growth: A tumor pressing on the spinal cord, nerves, or pelvic organs can disrupt normal bowel and bladder function. Surgery: Surgical procedures, especially those involving the pelvic area, can damage nerves or muscles responsible for controlling the bladder and bowel. Radiation Therapy: Radiation treatments targeting the pelvic region can lead to inflammation, scarring, and damage to the tissues involved in bowel and bladder control. Chemotherapy: Some chemotherapy drugs can cause nerve damage (neuropathy), affecting the signals between the brain and the bladder or bowel. Medications: Certain medications used to manage cancer symptoms or side effects can also affect bowel and bladder function.
