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What chemotherapy induces peripheral neuropathy?
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Some: There are some chemo that can give you peripheral neuropathy for instance taxane (docetaxel, paclitaxol), vinca alkaloids ( vincristine), platinum ( oxaliplatin, cisplatin, carboplatin) etc.
Answered 9/11/2013
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Many kinds: Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of many different chemotherapy drugs including oxaliplatin, velcade, taxol, taxotere, Cisplatin and navelbine (vinorelbine). There are many other chemotherapy drugs that can cause this as well.
Answered 12/8/2015
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Many: There are some chemo that can give you peripheral neuropathy for instance taxane (docetaxel, paclitaxol), vinca alkaloids ( vincristine), platinum (oxaliplatin, cisplatin, carboplatin) etc.
Answered 9/12/2013
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