4 Questions About Breast Cancer and Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
1. What is chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy? Chemotherapy targets fast-dividing cancer cells and other healthy cells in the body, such as those in your bone marrow, the lining of your gastrointestinal […]
What Is Foot Drop?
Symptoms of foot drop The most common symptom of foot drop is dragging your toe on the ground when you walk. This can cause you to trip or fall. Other […]
Living Safely with Peripheral Neuropathy
36 million people suffer from falls each year, resulting in about 32,000 deaths. In the US, 3 million senior adults are treated for injuries caused by falls due to avoidable […]
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Beginner’s Guide
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a type of nerve damage that can occur as a result of cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the most common causes of peripheral […]
National Neuropathy Awareness Week
May 1-8, 2022 is National Neuropathy Awareness Week. An estimated 20 million Americans suffer from some type of peripheral neuropathy. WinSanTor aims to spread awareness about this condition, which affects […]
How to Prevent Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Patients
What can be done to prevent peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients? Many people do not realize that chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer kill healthy cells and malignant ones. Some […]
Breast Cancer and Peripheral Neuropathy
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2020, around there were about 19.3 million new cases of cancer recorded globally, with 10 million deaths. Additionally, breast cancer in women is […]
Peripheral Neuropathy and Mental Health
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that involves damage to the peripheral nervous system. Our peripheral nerves carry signals to and from our central nervous system. Malfunctioning of these nerves causes […]
