October 2024
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of early detection and treatment for breast cancer. In 2024, over 360,000 individuals in the U.S. will be diagnosed, making awareness and education crucial.
A common treatment for breast cancer is chemotherapy, which can lead to a side effect known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). In fact, about 70% of patients undergoing chemotherapy may experience this condition, highlighting the need for increased awareness and support. Learn more.
Save the Date: Day of Giving, Oct. 15
We know how eager you are to find cures for neuropathy.
On October 15, FPN celebrates its 17th anniversary with a day of giving. Our goal is to raise $17,000 to support patients who are impacted by PN.
Please plan to participate – or you can make an early gift now.
FPN Webinar: Hereditary neuropathies and genetic testing
On October 30, at 12pm ET / 11am CT, FPN welcomes Florian Thomas, MD, MA, PhD, MSc, of Hackensack University Medical Center, for a one-hour program on hereditary neuropathies (including ATTR amyloidosis) and genetic testing. There will be a Q&A session following the presentation.
Please take a moment to respond to this survey if you have not already.
We thank this program’s sponsor, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.
What is IVIg?
Julie K., a friend of FPN’s and patient who has idiopathic small fiber neuropathy, recently interviewed a researcher on intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). Her interview covers this therapy as well as other interesting points on small fiber neuropathy.
Exploring the link between neuropathy and remote work
The concept of remote work isn’t new, nor is it directly responsible for the growing cases of neuropathy, but it can create an environment that allows bad habits to flourish.
Why your neuropathy is worse at night
For many people with neuropathy, pain is more manageable during the day but flares up at night. Why is nerve pain worse at night? It isn’t known for sure, but there are some hypotheses that are explored in this article along with tips on how to prevent.