Name: Neuropathy Care for Cancer Survivors
Uploaded: 2013-01-17
Duration: 45 min
Description: Memorial Sloan Kettering experts describe peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy and offer tips for managing symptoms.

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VIDEO | 45:00

Memorial Sloan Kettering experts describe peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy and offer tips for managing symptoms.

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Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy Associated with Chemotherapy

Diagnosing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms

Improving Function in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Changing how the world understands and treats cancer

Training the next generation of clinicians and scientists

Changing how the world understands and treats cancer

Training the next generation of clinicians and scientists

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