When chemotherapy is administered, powerful anticancer drugs circulate and destroy cancer cells. However, with long treatment, the drug can also destroy peripheral nerve cells (specifically in the hands and feet). Which leads to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Early symptoms start out mild, such as tingling or subtle numbness. But, it is crucial to recognize them early as prolonged chemotherapy treatment can cause worsening symptoms. That’s why promptly reporting

Having endured breast cancer and chemotherapy treatment, one patient reflected on the numbing experience of undergoing treatment. When she learned that chemotherapy was necessary for her recovery, she recalled- “I was given a notebook, and I didn't look over it because I was too overwhelmed. But I knew I had to start chemo right away.” For many cancer patients, this sense of being overwhelmed by a long list of side effects is all too familiar. One shockingly common conditio