Neurologic complications of chemotherapy agents

@article{Kannarkat2007NeurologicCO,
  title={Neurologic complications of chemotherapy agents},
  author={George Kannarkat and Erin E. Lasher and David Schiff},
  journal={Current Opinion in Neurology},
  year={2007},
  volume={20},
  pages={719–725}
}
Purpose of reviewTo review neurologic complications of common and recently developed chemotherapeutic agents, as well as recent research regarding ‘chemobrain’. Recent findingsBortezomib, a new anticancer agent, has a propensity toward causing a largely sensory and reversible peripheral neuropathy. Infusion of magnesium and calcium pre and post-oxaliplatin infusion reduces neuropathy but may interfere with clinical response to oxaliplatin. No other measures currently reduce the incidence or… 
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