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Cryotherapy to Prevent Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer
Posted: 04/29/2025 | By: Melissa E. Fryman, MS

Peripheral neuropathy caused by paclitaxel adversely impacts the quality of life in patients with breast cancer. The aim of this meta-analysis, published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, was to evaluate the efficacy of cryotherapy to prevent peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer who received paclitaxel and nab-paclitaxel.

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What statistical test was used to compare the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy between the cryotherapy vs placebo groups?

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