Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy complicating recovery for many patients – study

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By Olivia Bowthorpe

Persistent severe nerve pain is a common side-effect of chemotherapy, an international study has found.

The condition known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) causes motor and sensory disturbances, including loss of sensation, tingling, and feelings of burning or aching.