Cancer and blood calcium levels
Some cancer treatments can cause low calcium levels in the blood. This is called hypocalcaemia (pronounced high-po-kal-seem-ee-ah).
The organisation Hypopara UK offers information and support if you have hypoparathyroidism.
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Read more about how cancer might affect the calcium levels in your blood and what this could mean for you.
Calcium is an important nutrient that our bodies need. Having cancer can affect the amount of calcium in the body.
A high blood calcium level is called hypercalcaemia. This usually happens in advanced cancer and is rare in people with earlier stages of cancer.
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The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland that makes and releases hormones. It’s found at the front of your neck in the lowest part.
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