Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy Symptoms Persist Long After Treatment

[Paul Edwards]

Chemotherapy can cause peripheral neuropathy (damage to your peripheral nerves).   Peripheral neuropathy often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet.

 

 

A study of female cancer survivors found that almost half experience chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy  symptoms years after completing their cancer treatment. These symptoms were associated with impacts including reduced mobility and significantly increased risk of falls. The results were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Cancer Survivorship Symposium held in San Francisco.

 

 

The lead researcher said that it is likely that the findings may be applicable to male cancer survivors as well.

 

 

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[Russ]

Tell my toes about it!  I ceased Chemical poisoning (commonly known as Chemo) end of 2014.

Keep walking and bouncing on your bones while you can.