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What is your strategy to help prevent paclitaxel-related neuropathy?

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Medical Oncology · Yale

There are no proven strategies for prevention of CIPN and the use of these supplements is not recommended. Some supplements such as acetyl carnitine can actually worsen neuropathy outcomes and some supplements such as B12, vitamin C, and others may negatively interact with chemotherapy and worsen di...

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Gynecologic Oncology · Virginia Gynecologic Oncology

None. There is not yet data to support. If patients ask about them, I would say low likelihood of harm therefore I don't specifically recommend against, but I want to be mindful that there is the potential of financial toxicity - many CAM methods add up in price.

ASCO guideline for reference: Loprinz...

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Gynecologic Oncology · ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Acupuncture and complementary medicine.

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