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Hypercalcemia – Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Cancer

People with some forms of cancer might suffer from hypercalcemia as a complication. These include blood cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. The spread of cancerous cells to the bones, a condition also known as metastasis, can also increase the risk. While the exact reason is still unclear, scientists believe that the growth of tumors in different parts of the body might affect the absorption and production of calcium by affected organs, especially the parathyroid glands. [3]