Effects on the Nervous System Specific drugs can rarely affect the nervous system. Two of the drugs called Vincristine , and Cisplatin can cause a condition called Peripheral Neuropathy . This occurs as a result of nerve damage by the chemotherapy. Patients might notice some numbness and tingling in the hands and feet as a result of this condition. If this happens, the patient should notify their doctor.
Symptoms usually disappear several months after treatment has stopped.
Cisplatin can also affect the hearing. It may cause some ringing in the ears or hearing loss. The hearing loss may be permanent, however the ringing of the ears usually disappears. If a patient already suffer from deafness or develops symptoms they should notify their doctor. The other chemotherapy drug, Cytarabine occasionally affects balance and coordination .