Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system occur in some cancer patients. It is caused by immune cells mistakenly attacking normal muscles and nerves when attacking cancer cells. Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system are mainly seen in small cell lung cancer, gynecological cancer, breast cancer, Hodgkin's disease and other cancers. The syndrome can cause problems with muscle movement coordination, perception, memory, ability to think, and sleeping. If cell damage is wide, symptoms cannot be reversed. Painkillers should be given to patients with severe pain.
How is Paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system treated in practice?