Cancer Treatment Side Effects & Supportive and Palliative Care
Neuropathy
Neuropathy (nerve pain) is a common side effect from chemotherapy and radiation treatment experienced by cancer patients. Some natural treatments have been identified that are useful to treat or prevent neuropathic pain.
Acupuncture for neuropathy
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective and well-tolerated for improving symptoms of nerve pain induced by chemotherapy.
L-Glutamine for neuropathy
L-Glutamine is an nutrient (amino-acid) which is present in foods we eat. L-glutamine is taken orally in doses from 3000-10,000 mg/day. It comes in powder and in capsules. Powder can be easily mixed in juice. L-glutamine has been shown to be effective in preventing and treating cancer-related neuropathy.