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eNews March 2021
Category: Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
MDI Biological Laboratory Scientist Receives Grant to Study Peripheral Neuropathy
NIH Award Will Support Research by Sandra Rieger, Ph.D., on Nerve Damage Induced by Cancer Chemotherapy BAR HARBOR, MAINE — The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced that Sandra Rieger, Ph.D., has been awarded a highly competitive grant from the National Cancer Institute, an institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to study the molecular […]
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Scrambler Therapy for Treating Neuropathic Pain
by Dr. Thomas Smith and Dr. Charles Loprinzi What is neuropathic pain, from the non-expert oncologist’s point of view? The way we think of it, pain is about the most protective instinct and impulse known to humans! If you touch a hot plate, you retract your hand even before you actually feel the pain. Then, the […]
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Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy may be Predicted by Genetic Bio Marker
Genetic Bio Marker may Predict Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Side Effects Associated with Prostate Cancer Treatment New study finds genetic alterations in the VAC14 gene are associated with an increased risk of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy in prostate cancer patients. Taxanes are a group of drugs commonly used to treat cancers of the breast, lung, ovary, or prostate, […]
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Neurofeedback as alternative treatment for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
A team of researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (TX, USA) have discovered a link between the use of neurofeedback and a decrease in personal experience of chronic pain in patients with chronic chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). The results help to expand knowledge of neuropathic pain and a chemotherapy side effect that […]
Nerve Pain Therapy: Botox May Treat Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients
Neuropathy is a common side effect of certain medications, especially those used in chemotherapy to fight cancer like cisplatin, carboplatin, and oxaliplatin. While symptoms might disappear over time, for some the shooting pain or a loss of feeling in the hands and feet may become chronic. A recent study investigated the effects of Botox B, […]
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Antidepressant Helps Relieve Pain from Chemotherapy
Duloxetine, known commercially as Cymbalta, has been shown to relieve neuropathic pain caused by chemotherapy in 59 percent of patients in a recent study at the University of Michigan. Lead study author, Ellen M. Lavoie Smith, PhD, and researcher at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center, says, “These drugs don’t work for everyone. The good news […]
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Effective Massage Protocol for Peripheral Neuropathy
A successful peripheral neuropathy massage protocol for diabetic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy requires full client participation, therapist commitment, and consistent deep tissue work to improve circulation and alleviate symptoms, complemented by a rigorous self-care routine. READ MORE Source: Massage Today […]
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Acupuncture Soothes Chemo-Induced Neuropathic Pain
According to the results of a small pilot study published in Acupuncture in Medicine, acupuncture may help relieve the severe pain associated with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. READ MORE Source: Medscape […]
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