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First effective treatment for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

2012 ASCO Annual Meeting

Published: 4 Jun 2012

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Dr Ellen Lavoie Smith - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

At a press conference during the ASCO 2012 Annual Meeting in Chicage, June 1st - June 4th, Dr Ellen Lavoie Smith presented findings from a phase III study where it was discovered that duloxetine is effective in treating painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

This finding will likely change oncology practice and offers an important new quality of life solution for patients.

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