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Inflammation

Causes & Contributing Factors

Cancer can cause inflammation by releasing cytokines (i.e. substances that trigger immune responses) and cancer treatments (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation therapy) can damage body tissues which cause inflammation. Inflammation is associated with symptoms like muscle weakness, decreased energy levels, decreased physical and mental performance, and sleep disturbances.

References

Bower J, Nat Rev Clin Oncol, 2014; Mortimer et al., J Nat Comp Cancer Network, 2010; O’Higgins et al., Support Care Cancer, 2018; Thong et al., Curr Treat Options Oncol, 2020; Tian et al., Oncologist, 2016; Uslu and Canbolat, Sem Oncol Nursing, 2021; Wan, X. Clin J Oncol Nursing, 2008

Immune Dysfunction, Infections

Medication Effects

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