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Managing Neuropathy After Chemotherapy in Patients With Cancer.

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Usually, the tips of the feet and fingers are the most affected. The further away from the center of your body, the more likely that body part is affected. Some… Click to show full abstract

Usually, the tips of the feet and fingers are the most affected. The further away from the center of your body, the more likely that body part is affected. Some people have symptoms in their feet, hands, or both. There are 2 types of nerves – Sensory nerves, which give you feeling. – Motor nerves, which make your muscles move. Symptoms often begin after the third or fourth cycle of chemotherapy, but they sometimes can worsen for a few months after the therapy has been completed. Usually the higher the dose, the higher the risk of getting neuropathy. There are other reasons why the nerves can be damaged, including diabetes, heavy alcohol consumption, vitamin deficiencies, and certain cancers.

Keywords: chemotherapy; medicine; chemotherapy patients; patients cancer; managing neuropathy; neuropathy chemotherapy

Journal Title: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Year Published: 2017

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