11) Hypercalcemia
It means the presence of high calcium levels in the blood. It happens in lung cancer when it spreads to the bones, thus causing the breaking of the bones and bone resorption. Hypercalcemia, when developed, may cause nausea, vomiting, belly pain, frequent urination, thirst, constipation, fatigue, weakness, confusion, dizziness, and other nervous system problems.
One important point related to hypercalcemia is that it is associated with poor prognosis (the survival rate) of lung cancer as it interferes with body metabolism and chemotherapy drugs.
