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Acupuncture Treatment for Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Case Report

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Peripheral neuropathy is a common and severe dose-limiting side effect of the chemotherapy agent, bortezomib, in multiple myeloma patients. Treatment with narcotics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants has limited response and potential significant side effects. Acupuncture has been reported to be effective in treating diabetic neuropathy and chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy. There has not been report on the effect of acupuncture in treating bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy specifically. Here, we report a successful case of using acupuncture to relieve bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms.

Source: Pain Research and Treatment

DOI: 10.1155/2011/920807

Authors: Ting Bao, Ruixin Zhang, Ashraf Badros, Lixing Lao

Institutions: University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health