News & stories Ovarian cancer news Research suggests acupuncture can help with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy Research from The Christie suggests acupuncture can help with peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of taxol chemotherapy, and a less common side effect of carboplatin, both used to treat ovarian cancer. These symptoms usually improve slowly once treatment ends, but for some people they can last longer. . Read article