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.

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