Can Aching Joints Be A Sign Of Cancer?

September 27th. 2023, 6:19pm

The short answer to the question, “Can aching joints be a sign of cancer” is yes. Pain in the joints, also called arthralgia, can occur in the hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, lower back, spine, and other joint areas of those who have cancer.

Certain types of cancer are more likely to cause joint pain than others. Some examples include the following.

* Cancer that occurs near or in a joint, such as bone cancer.

* Cancer that spreads to the bone from another part of the body (known as metastasis).

* Leukemia, which can cause cancer cells to cluster in the joints.

Aching joints can also be a side effect of cancer treatments. Often, pain goes away following treatment although in some cases, it occurs months or years after cancer treatment ends.

The purpose of this video has been to provide quick, basic answers to the question, “Can aching joints be a sign of cancer?”

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But remember, you should rely only on a doctor to diagnose any symptoms you may be experiencing.

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