Magnesium for nerve pain during colon cancer chemo
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking magnesium can ease the numbness and tingling caused by a common colon cancer chemotherapy drug. It may also improve sleep and quality of life, so you might feel better during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer
- You are at least 20 years old
- You are able to speak and understand Mandarin and Taiwanese
- You have received or are about to start chemotherapy with oxaliplatin
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