Some treatments for breast cancer may increase the likelihood of aches, pain, and stiffness in muscles and joints, a study reported. Scientists set out to compare the prevalence of symptoms of aches and pains in breast cancer patients and in healthy women of a similar age. About 62 percent of women with breast cancer reported that they currently experienced pain, compared to 53 percent without the disease. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Fenlon D, et al. A Survey of Joint and Muscle Aches, Pain, and Stiffness Comparing Women With and Without Breast Cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2013 Mar 15. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23507130
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