Question 1

can cancers cause constant painless muscle twitching in the legs?

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Not to my knowledge: Most people get these from time to time, but if these fasciculations are suddenly very frequently, it may be worth getting seen for evaluation of possible peripheral nerve disease.

Question 2

looking for help for pain in leg muscle back of knee after radiation chemo for anal rectum cancer?

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Rule out recurrence: If radiation chemo shrunk the tumor surgery has to have been performed.  The only time anal ca may  not need resection is if Mitomycin c plus rt used and lesion disappears.  Ro pressure on brances of sciatic nerve in pelvis.  Pet/cat usually gives needed information.

Question 3

back pain very bad only at night when resting and when first wake up. muscle weakness felt in arm and leg. 6ft tall. worried about cancer. thoughts?

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See orthopedic : Likely not cancer.There are many causes of back pain beside cancer and cancer is not the most common.It can be muscle strain,arthritis,spinal stenosis,etcNormally you should not have significant muscle weakness.I would get evaluated.

Question 4

would electric muscle stimulator from pt help pain in calfs if its caused by cervical cancer? shes been having pain in back of legs that last few mins at a time, only symptom. my girl friend is overdue for a gyno exam but has one scheduled soon.

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Without: an exam, Pap smear, and appropriate evaluation, by a doctor, it is very unlikely to be cervical cancer.  More likely to muscle cramps, or a bad back. However, an exam is highly recommended.

Question 5

first i sleep often on the sofa . problem is when humid my hands legs feet hurt like my muscles or bones can it be cancer? im waiting for x-ray

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Hard to say: Pain in the muscles or bones during humid weather is sometimes reported by people with various forms of arthritis, including the very common osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis of aging). Sometimes people with an old wound or healed fracture will complain of increased aching during humid weather. I've not seen that it can be a symptom of cancer.

Question 6

6ft tall. severe back pain when rest at night only, not during the day. muscle weakness in arms/legs. worried about cancer? mri or x-ray? worried

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Doctor's examination: After more history, then decision which way to go, neurologist input may be needed, wish you well

Question 7

can cervical cancer cause muscle spasms? im slightly overdue for gyno exam but been having spasm in my leg and ankle. potassium was normal few months ago

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Unlikely: Muscle spasms are not a typical feature of cervical cancer. It your PAP was normal within the last three years, it is unlikely that you have cervical cancer.
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. 
Wish you good health!

Question 8

not a pulled muscle or anything. i'm scared symptoms i have are knee cancer, osteosarcoma. should i see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

Please see doctor: Please see your doctor for a complete history and physical. 

Further evaluation will depend on the findings of that examination, but may include radiographs, an MRI or even an orthopedic surgeon consult.

Until you see your doctor, you will never know and just keep on worrying.

Question 9

can bruising on the calf muscle be bone cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Primary bone cancer is quite rare.  Even if you had metastatic cancer to the leg, you would be expected to have significant bony pain long before there would be any soft tissue involvement such as bruising.  If you have frequent bruising, see a physician for evaluation of a bleeding disorder.

Question 10

soft lump on tibialis posterior near inner ankle. painless there 7 months. doctor said it was just muscle ( hypergole). should i worry it's cancer?

Accepted Answer

Watch it, if it grow: You should check it to see if it is getting bigger. If it is cancer, it will grow and increase in size.Then you need to get it removed.

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Can cancers cause constant painless muscle twitching in the legs?

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Looking for help for pain in leg muscle back of knee after radiation chemo for anal rectum cancer?

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Back pain very bad only at night when resting and when first wake up. muscle weakness felt in arm and leg. 6ft tall. worried about cancer. thoughts?

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Would electric muscle stimulator from pt help pain in calfs if its caused by cervical cancer? shes been having pain in back of legs that last few mins at a time, only symptom. my girl friend is overdue for a gyno exam but has one scheduled soon.

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First i sleep often on the sofa . problem is when humid my hands legs feet hurt like my muscles or bones can it be cancer? im waiting for x-ray

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6ft tall. severe back pain when rest at night only, not during the day. muscle weakness in arms/legs. worried about cancer? mri or x-ray? worried

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Can cervical cancer cause muscle spasms? im slightly overdue for gyno exam but been having spasm in my leg and ankle. potassium was normal few months ago

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Not a pulled muscle or anything. i'm scared symptoms i have are knee cancer, osteosarcoma. should i see a doctor?

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Can bruising on the calf muscle be bone cancer?

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Soft lump on tibialis posterior near inner ankle. painless there 7 months. doctor said it was just muscle ( hypergole). should i worry it's cancer?

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