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What Causes Leg Tremors In Patients With Lung Cancer?
Hello Dr. Thakwani,
My mother in law was diagnosed of Stage 4 Lung Cancer that has metastized to the brain, bone and kidney. She was done with her radiation therapy but after a day or two, she's now experiencing uncontrollable leg shaking. What would be the reason of the leg tremors?
Thank you and God bless!
Lorie
My mother in law was diagnosed of Stage 4 Lung Cancer that has metastized to the brain, bone and kidney. She was done with her radiation therapy but after a day or two, she's now experiencing uncontrollable leg shaking. What would be the reason of the leg tremors?
Thank you and God bless!
Lorie
Mon, 19 May 2014
There can be many causes of the leg tremors.
Since she has brain metastasis, it is highly likely that they are due to the brain involvement by the disease.
Since bone metastasis are also there, back bone (spinal) metastasis causing compression on spinal cord can be another cause.
Please discuss it with your oncologist.
Since she has brain metastasis, it is highly likely that they are due to the brain involvement by the disease.
Since bone metastasis are also there, back bone (spinal) metastasis causing compression on spinal cord can be another cause.
Please discuss it with your oncologist.
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