Treatment Opportunities for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Treatment Opportunities for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Cancer is a serious illness that requires the use of some very strong medicines for treatment. Chemotherapy is one of those medications, and while it has proven to be successful in treating cancer, it also has some adverse side effects, including peripheral neuropathy.
What is Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is a set of symptoms caused by damage to the nerves that control the movement and sensations of our legs and arms. Some chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer can cause damage to these nerves. When this happens, it is called Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, or CIPN.