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Neck stiffness is fairly common
following cancer therapies for a variety of reason. Steroids by have impaired
core strength and posture, chemotherapy and some hormonal therapies can
generally cause joint discomfort. The neck being a complex series of joints if
weakened or inflamed can cause muscle spasm, pains down the arms and discomfort
radiating up the back of the head – not an infrequent cause of headache. It’s a good idea to perform neck
exercises in front of the mirror in order to achieve the optimal posture. Exercise
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Further general information Your doctors and specialist nurses are in an ideal position to give you relevant information on your disease and treatment as they know your individual circumstances. Cancerbackup has a help line (0808 800 1234) and a prize winning video available in English, Italian, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati & Hindi explaining Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy. Cancernet.co.uk has over 500 pages describing cancer, its management, practical tips and tool which patients, their carers and their doctors have found helpful during the cancer journey. |