Why are Nerve Conduction Studies Important in Cancer Care?
In the context of cancer, NCS can be vital for several reasons. Cancer and its treatments can lead to peripheral neuropathy, a condition where nerves are damaged, causing pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. Cancer itself can affect nerve function by direct invasion, compression, or through paraneoplastic syndromes. Additionally, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of many chemotherapy agents.
