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'We take patient data and look for certain biomarkers that can significantly increase the likelihood of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy'.

Researchers are using machine learning to help predict which patients may develop nerve symptoms after chemotherapy:

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An engineering approach to reduce the pain of chemotherapy

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A study published in the American Journal of Managed Care states that the number of patients requiring first-line chemotherapy is expected to increase by more than 50%, from 9.8 million to 15 million,...

2 months ago ·

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Researchers from University of Technology Sydney are running an online survey to help understand what features people value when being assessed for peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness in hands and feet) following chemotherapy treatment. The survey can be accessed at:

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3 months ago ·

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Improving assessment and diagnosis of nerve symptoms after chemotherapy may help to prevent falls and improve quality of life for cancer survivors with neuropathy:

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Recognition, Diagnosis of Chemotherapy-Induced Pheripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients Can Prevent Falls - Oncology Nurse Advisor

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A literature review identified CIPN as a potential contributor to falls and injuries in patients with cancer; however, evidence-based methods for preventing falls in these patients are scarce.

4 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.