9Weakness of Muscles
Muscle weakness is caused by your immune system recognizing lung cancer and producing anti-bodies that lead to the Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). A direct effect of this disorder is weakness in the muscles. Patients will lose their ability at the gym, find it difficult to move furniture, and perform other tasks that require strength.
It’s been proven that nearly 60% of those suffering from LEMS have an underlying malignancy, most commonly small-cell lung cancer. This diagnosis is usually confirmed with the help of electromyography and blood tests. If LEMS is indeed caused by lung cancer, direct treatment often gets the strength back in your muscles.
