About this episode
Have burning, electric shocks, tingling or numbness after chemo? Learn why and how to manage it. https://bit.ly/3Nra074We dive into a common but often overlooked side effect of chemotherapy: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Up to 40% of cancer survivors who receive certain chemotherapy drugs experience tingling, numbness, pain, or weakness in their hands and feet. We’ll unpack which drugs are most likely to cause CIPN, why it happens, what symptoms to watch for, and how to manage or even improve function over time. From medications to physical and occupational therapy, balance training, and lifestyle strategies, this episode offers evidence-based insights to help cancer survivors and caregivers better understand and cope with CIPN.In this Episode:00:00 - Intro: Understanding Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)02:07 - Marge Simpson and Santa's Little Helper's Visit to "The Pitt" ED05:33 - What is Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)06:29 - Why Chemo Causes Pins and Needles (The Science of Nerve Damage) 09:11 - Is there Hope of Recovering from CIPN? Treatment Options and Lifestyle Considerations13:40 - The Lived Experience of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy20:54 - OutroResources: Download our CIPN Symptoms & Safety Infographic Here S5E34: How to Avoid Falls, the Leading Cause of Death for Older Adults (Discusses many of the fall mitigation steps that can help someone with peripheral neuropathy)S6E5: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: ChemotherapyS1E03: What is Palliative Care? (Learn how palliative care envelops symptom management along a treatment path, such as chemotherapy side effects.)S4E37: A Family’s Perspective on Palliative Care – with Connie BakerS5E25: The Important Role of the Microbiome to Your Health and Immune Function (Good nutrition is important to neuron regeneration)S5E4: Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It
