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A new study from our research group has found that being older, older, overweight and having low haemoglobin levels (fewer red blood cells) could increase a patient’s risk of developing nerve damage following chemotherapy:

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Nerve damage after chemo: potential risk factors revealed

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A low haemoglobin count, older age and high BMI are possible risk factors for developing nerve damage after cancer treatment, a UNSW-led study has found.

16 hours ago ·

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Living with Peripheral Neuropathy: Devices for Safety and Independence with Daily Activities - The Foundation For Peripheral Neuropathy

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Peripheral Neuropathy and Daily Life Peripheral Neuropathy is a disorder that impacts the signal delivery from the brain and spine to the muscles of our body resulting in weakness, pain, coordination,...

5 months ago ·

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The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has updated their guidelines on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. See the link for an interview with one of the chairs of the expert panel that reviewed these guidelines:

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ASCO updates guidelines on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a potentially debilitating consequence of many cytotoxic drugs for the treatment of cancer.Neuropathies caused by taxanes, platinums, vinca alkaloids, epo...

5 months ago ·

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IN FOCUS Facebook page

2nd June 2016

The IN FOCUS Study is now on Facebook. Please like our page for updates and information on our research.

You can find us at: www.facebook.com/infocus.study

National Survey of Cancer Survivors

20th May 2016

Our National Survey of Cancer Survivors has been launched! Through this survey, we’re hoping to better understand the impact of chemotherapy side effects on the lives of cancer survivors. Please see here for further information, and email us at in_focus@unsw.edu.au if you would like to request brochures or posters advertising the survey for your organisation.