Cancer treatment side effect: Joint pain
Joint pain can make basic, everyday activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries or even getting up off the couch an uncomfortable experience.
But did you know that joint pain can also be a side effect of cancer treatment?
Here, I’ll explain why cancer patients experience joint pain, how we treat it, and five things you can do to relieve the discomfort.
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