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Review
. 2020 Mar 11:9:F1000 Faculty Rev-177.
doi: 10.12688/f1000research.21625.1. eCollection 2020.

Recent advances in understanding chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Richard Gordon-Williams  1 , Paul Farquhar-Smith  1
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Review

Recent advances in understanding chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Richard Gordon-Williams et al. F1000Res. .

Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common cause of pain and poor quality of life for those undergoing treatment for cancer and those surviving cancer. Many advances have been made in the pre-clinical science; despite this, these findings have not been translated into novel preventative measures and treatments for CIPN. This review aims to give an update on the pre-clinical science, preventative measures, assessment and treatment of CIPN.

Keywords: Chemotherapy; Neuropathy; Pain; Survivorship.

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No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.No competing interests were disclosed.

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