Neurotoxic chemotherapy causes moderate to large increases in vibration perception threshold in hands and feet
Chemotherapy Linked to Loss of Sensation in Hands and Feet
This meta-analysis of 1635 patients receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy found significant increases in vibration perception threshold (VPT) in…
New analysis shows that certain chemotherapy drugs can cause a significant loss of sensation in the hands and feet for many patients.
Case report review of acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in a patient with lung cancer and bone metastasis
Acupuncture helped a man with lung cancer stop pain pills and improve his scores
This single case report review describes acupuncture use in a 52-year-old male with lung cancer and bone metastasis. The authors report impr…
A man with lung cancer and nerve pain saw major relief after acupuncture. He stopped taking pain meds and his pain scores dropped significan…
Memantine improved neuropathy severity and pain scores versus placebo in CIPN over eight weeks
Memantine eased nerve pain and tingling for chemotherapy patients in eight weeks
This randomized clinical trial enrolled 176 individuals with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
A new trial found memantine significantly reduced nerve pain and tingling in chemotherapy patients compared to placebo over eight weeks.