Abstract
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is the most common and debilitating long-term adverse effect of neurotoxic chemotherapy that significantly worsens cancer survivors’ quality of life. Well-tolerated, evidence-based interventions for CIPN are needed.1
Highlights
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is the most common and debilitating longterm adverse effect of neurotoxic chemotherapy that significantly worsens cancer survivors’ quality of life
24 patients were randomized to real acupuncture, 23 to sham acupuncture, and 21 to usual care
NRS-measured pain, tingling, and numbness significantly decreased in real acupuncture at week 8 (Table)
Summary
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is the most common and debilitating longterm adverse effect of neurotoxic chemotherapy that significantly worsens cancer survivors’ quality of life. Well-tolerated, evidence-based interventions for CIPN are needed.[1]
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