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Medication Duloxetine Helps Reduce Pain From Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Among patients with painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, use of the anti-depressant drug duloxetine for 5 weeks resulted in a greater reduction in pain compared with placebo, according to a study in the April 3, 2013, issue of JAMA.
Put an End to Cancer Pain
by by Kim Thiboldeaux and Mitch Golant, PhD
For many people, the most frightening part of any diagnosis is experiencing pain that is not treatable. Many people, however, undergo cancer treatment without ever having pain. If you do experience pain, you should talk to your healthcare team and together create a plan to manage your pain.
Neutropenia and Risk for Infection
Neutropenia, pronounced nootroh-PEE-nee-uh, is a decrease in the number of white blood cells. These cells are the body’s main defense against infection. Neutropenia is common after receiving chemotherapy and increases your risk for infections.
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