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Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is a common issue for GPs in the community. With over 400 patients per day receiving a cancer diagnosis, many patients will receive chemotherapeutic agents, placing them at risk of this condition. Short to medium-term treatment for this common condition can be challenging.

Join Dr Andrea Tazbirkova, Medical Oncologist, as she shares tips and tricks on assessing, managing and treating these common yet complex conditions for those vulnerable patients.

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Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the incidence and prevalence of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
2. Discuss patients at greatest risk of CIPN
3. Discuss the identification and management of CIPN in the GP setting.

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