• Semin Oncol Nurs · May 2009

    Review

    Clinical challenges: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

    • Judith A Paice.
    • Cancer Pain Program, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA. j-paice@northwestern.edu
    • Semin Oncol Nurs. 2009 May 1; 25 (2 Suppl 1): S8-19.

    ObjectivesTo discuss the challenges associated with treating pain and altered sensations due to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).Data SourcesPublished research articles and clinical experience.ConclusionAlthough there are still great challenges associated with preventing and treating pain and altered sensations due to CIPN, there are preventative strategies and therapeutic options that can certainly improve the quality of life of patients who have cancer.Implications For Nursing PracticeOncology nurses can gain a better understanding of the available pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies that can prevent and reduce pain associated with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy.

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