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Neuropathy Common in Female Cancer Survivors, Study Shows

Nearly half of women experience symptoms many years after finishing therapy
Posted on July 7, 2017 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Nearly half of female cancer survivors suffer from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) even years after completing treatment, a new study shows. The women experience pain, loss of sensation and gait changes that make walking difficult and falls more frequent. The … Continue reading →

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