Bowel cancer and neuropathy

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Hi. I know this is probably a strange question but I wondered if anyone had peripheral neuropathy before their cancer was diagnosed?

I am 3 years post surgery and had a right hemicolectomy.

Before I was diagnosed ,during COVID, I developed neuropathy in my feet

 It started after a long walk, just instantly.  I kept speaking to a GP about it and after 4 months, I finally got a blood test which showed aneamia. The rest is history.

I had nerve conduction test for the neurology after my surgery but there was no large nerve damage. My GP said it was 'pribably' small fibre nerve damage and I was sent on my way with Gabapentin which I still take if it's unbearable.

I just wondered if it is possible that the cancer caused the neurology.  I have never had chemotherapy.

It's getting worse and my GP isn't interested.

Sorry for the long story!

Anyone have any thoughts on this?