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Psilocybin could prevent common and debilitating chemotherapy side effect
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Psilocybin could prevent common and debilitating chemotherapy side effect

Many people who have chemotherapy develop numbness, tingling and pain in their hands and feet, which can disrupt their treatment. But research suggests that psilocybin, the psychedelic in magic mushrooms, could prevent this side effect

📅 2026-09-03 18:00:00    •    New Scientist