Hypercalcemia affects up to 30% of patients with cancer. 1 It has been seen in most cancers but is most common in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, head and ...

Yes, your body needs calcium. But can you get too much of a good thing? Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Calcium helps bones and teeth, supports nerve and muscle function and promotes ...

Excessive calcium in the blood, known as hypercalcemia, can disrupt the heart’s electrical system, potentially leading to an irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. Hypercalcemia is more likely to cause a ...