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A problem with any nerve in the body outside the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by infection, very strong drugs, or disease. For example, Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel) can affect the nerves, causing pain and numbness in the hands and feet.

Read more about neuropathy as a side effect of some breast cancer treatments.

Audio contributed by: Marisa Weiss, M.D.