Cancer-Related Peripheral Neuropathy

Cancer patients have a higher risk of developing peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is a condition caused by irritation or damage to certain nerves. Cancer or cancer treatment (such as chemotherapy, radiation or surgery) can cause this problem. Nerves most often affected are in the hands and feet and can cause pain, numbness, weakness or other problems.

This cancer education video will help you understand cancer-related peripheral neuropathy symptoms, self-care and safety tips. For more information about this video, please contact the James Patient Education Department at 614-293-5853.

This video uses the machine translation available through YouTube. Please talk with a healthcare professional if you have any questions after viewing the video.