The most common of these is Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathy. But, a cancer survivor may also develop neuropathy as a result of the cancer itself; surgery to remove the cancer; or as a result of radiation treatments. It is important for a cancer patient to work closely with their Oncologist and […]
Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Cancer Induced Polyneuropathy
Linda McIntosh, RN serves on the Board of Directors for the Neuropathy Support Network and is a tireless worker on behalf of neuropathy patients and health care professionals in the State of Connecticut. Linda has conducted many meetings to reach the professional community in her area, as well as neuropathy […]
Living with Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathy
March, 2009 was the beginning of a harrowing journey that drastically changed my life. It was the month I was diagnosed with stage 3 (bordering on stage 4) colon cancer. After my surgery I began adjuvant chemotherapy. Adjuvant chemotherapy is chemotherapy received after the cancer is surgically removed. The surgery […]