Coping physically

Calcium levels in the blood and cancer

Calcium is an important mineral that our bodies need to keep us healthy. Having cancer and its treatments can affect the amount of calcium in the body. Find out about the symptoms and treatments.

It is important to tell the team caring for you if you have symptoms of high or low calcium so you can get treatment as soon as possible.

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.

A low blood calcium level is called hypocalcaemia. Some cancer treatments can cause low calcium levels.

There are organisations, support groups and books to help you cope with symptoms and side effects caused by cancer and its treatment.

Last reviewed: 15 Nov 2024

Next review due: 14 Nov 2027

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