Which of the following is NOT listed as a common site of cancer treatment side effects?

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Many cancer therapies cause side effects in tissues that turnover quickly, so these effects show up most in areas with rapid cell renewal. The lining of the GI tract is highly active, so it’s commonly affected, leading to nausea, mouth sores, and diarrhea. The bone marrow also rapidly produces blood cells, making it a frequent target and causing anemia, increased infection risk, and bruising. Hair follicles and the skin likewise have fast cell turnover, so hair loss and skin changes are common.

Muscle tissue doesn’t undergo turnover at a high rate, so it isn’t a typical or direct target of these treatment-related side effects. You might hear about fatigue or weakness in patients, which can involve many factors, but the muscle itself isn’t normally a primary, common site of toxicity from these therapies.