Introduction
This patient summary on hypercalcemia is adapted from the PDQ summary written
for health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible
information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, supportive care, and
ongoing clinical trials is available from the National Cancer Institute.
Hypercalcemia is a disorder in which the level of calcium in the blood is too
high. Hypercalcemia is the most common life-threatening disorder associated
with cancer. This brief summary describes hypercalcemia, its causes and
treatment.
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