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One week post 12 paclitaxol chemo tx still have severe peripheral nerve pain and back pain at night how long do side effects last post chemo?

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Varies based on: based on body weight and age as well as # of treatments: usually 1-months; however petmamnent neuropthy is possible.

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Answered 10/24/2018

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