A patient with terminal cancer is being treated with chemo develops tingling and numbness of the fingertips of both arms. What is the single most likely cause of the symptoms?
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The key is B. Post-chemo neuropathy. [Neuropathy is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can damage nerves that affect feeling and movement in the hands and feet. Doctors call this condition chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Symptoms can be severe and may affect a person's quality of life].
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