In lymphoma patients this is usually in the hands and or feet. Neuropathy can be caused by radiation or chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is a common cause of PN in lymphoma patients and survivors.
Radiation therapy can also cause neuropathy.
Often a fair percentage of chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced neuropathy is temporary - the nerves recover or regenerate in a matter of weeks. Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy by John Senneff, 1999. The first and best authoritative book on helping people deal with peripheral neuropathy. This page is a work in progress - if you have more complete information, references, or other information please contact the author . The author is not in the medical field and does not warrant the correctness of the material on this page or the sites linked - please take online information and consult with your own medical team to make informed decisions.