Breast Cancer Taxol Peripheral Neuropathy Glutamine
This syndrome is associated with non-inflammatory degeneration of the axon and
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When my hands and feet started hurting about a year after I finished chemo, my oncologist said I had, "Taxol toes." She went on to explain... Read more »
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Peripheral neuropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Peripheral nerves carry information to and from the brain. They also carry signals to and from the spinal cord to the rest of the body.Peripheral... Read more »
Taxol
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Taxol Chemical name: Paclitaxel Class: Taxane chemotherapy. Abraxane and Taxotere are other taxanes. How it works: Taxanes interfere with... Read more »
The Risk of Neuropathy for Diabetics
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Taxol Increases Risk of Chronic Pain
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Chemotherapy 101 Part I: Preparing for Chemotherapy
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