Conclusion

Bone pain, peripheral neuropathy, and nausea and vomiting are commonly associated with cancer and cancer treatment therapy. Such side effects frequently impair the patient’s quality of life and may interfere with provision of appropriate therapy.4,10,16 Currently utilized medications for cancer-related pain and peripheral neuropathy are largely ineffective, and related side effects may preclude use in certain patients.4,11 While effective agents have become available for the treatment of acute CINV, delayed nausea and vomiting remains a concern.16 As a result, various new agents have recently been approved for, or are under investigation for, the treatment of cancer-related pain, CIPN and CINV. 

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