Thyroid Cancer and Your Muscles: How Treatment Can Affect Muscle Function
- Caspian Fairholm
- 11 May 2023
- Health and Wellness
As a thyroid cancer patient, I've discovered that treatment can impact muscle function. This is because the thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating our metabolism and muscle strength. When treating thyroid cancer, surgeries or medications can alter the hormone levels in our body, leading to muscle weakness, fatigue, and even cramps. It's important to work closely with your healthcare team to monitor and manage these side effects. Remember, maintaining an active lifestyle and engaging in physical therapy can help counteract these muscle-related issues.
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