
Treatment Options for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: Managing Nerve Pain After Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of certain cancer treatments that can cause numbness, tingling, burning sensations, weakness, and pain in the hands and feet. These symptoms develop when chemotherapy medications damage peripheral nerves, which carry signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. For some patients, neuropathy improves after chemotherapy ends. For others, nerve damage and associated discomfort can persist for months or even years. Although there is no single treatment that