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Complementary Therapies For Chemo-Neuropathy: An Integrative Oncologist’s Bag Of Tricks

Jun 10, 2013 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

"Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy" (CIPN) effects the lives of up to 40% of cancer patients who receive chemotherapy.  CIPN symptoms can be so bothersome that we have to lower our treatment doses or stop treatment all ...
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Topics Covered: Manage Side Effects Without Drugs, Supplements and Botanicals

Use Glutamine To Reduce The Severity Of Mucositis And Neuropathy (During Chemotherapy Or Radiation Therapy)

Feb 25, 2013 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

If you are about to start a course of chemotherapy that can cause mucositis (i.e. of the mouth, throat or esophagus) or peripheral neuropathy (i.e. hands and feet), ask your oncologist if you can use glutamine to help reduce the severity of these ...
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L-Carnitine Supplements For Cancer Side Effects

Sep 19, 2012 Brian D. Lawenda, M.D.

Acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC), a natural substance marketed over the counter as a dietary supplement, has been reported to be an effective therapy for reducing and preventing peripheral neuropathy from chemotherapy and for cancer-related fatigue. The ...
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