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Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of certain chemotherapy agents resulting in damage to peripheral nerves - nerves located away from the centre of the body, including sensory nerves, motor nerves and the autonomic nervous system.

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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of certain chemotherapy agents resulting in damage to peripheral nerves - nerves located away from the centre of the body, including sensory nerves, motor nerves and the autonomic nervous system. This damage causes issues with sensory, motor and/or autonomic functioning ranging from mild to severe, depending on which nerves have been damaged.

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Bernadette Cescato
05 Mar 2022
Excellent article, which provided me with new information.
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Judith Hobbs
08 May 2022
Very good overall .. not something general spoken a lot of on the nursing side of oncology .. just labelled a side affect bit kot alwya that diversely discussed as to what it is .. how to help It and how to reduce risk associated with it ( falls )
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Brittany Morton
19 Mar 2022
Thorough and informative article. Easy to read and understand.
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Leonie Weiss
11 Apr 2023
Registered Nurse
Easy, relevant resource for those working in primary health care, cancer care or palliative care.
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Melissa Porter
08 Mar 2022
Nice easy to read refresher.
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Leigh Gleeson
14 Mar 2022
Ckear and concise with pointers to other information.
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Gohvita Gunawan
07 Mar 2022
Good insight
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Ruth Curtis
10 May 2022
Enrolled Nurse
clear and informative
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Kim Wiseman
28 May 2022
Excellent information but took me 10 mins to read as I wanted to retain as much as possible.
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Yousef Fidah
12 Mar 2022
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Good and useful information
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