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Cimbro E, Dessì M, Ziranu P, Madeddu C, Atzori F, Lai E, Pretta A, Mariani S, Donisi C, Spanu D, Pozzari M, Murgia S, Saba G, Codipietro C, Palmas E, Sanna G, Semonella F, Sardo S, Finco G, Scartozzi M. Early taxane exposure and neurotoxicity in breast cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:709. [PMID: 39375221 PMCID: PMC11458724 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08908-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 09/27/2024] [Indexed: 10/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is the most diagnosed tumor and a leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide. Taxanes are the most used chemotherapeutic agents and are strictly connected to neurotoxicity. Taxane-induced neuropathy (TIN) significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QOL). Early identification and management of TIN could improve preventive strategies to preserve patients' QOL during and after breast cancer treatment. OBJECTIVE This prospective, observational study aimed to evaluate the taxane-induced neuropathy (TIN) in early breast cancer patients treated with weekly paclitaxel at an earlier stage and identify any correlation between TIN and QOL. METHODS Data from stage I-III breast cancer patients treated with taxane-based therapy between 2018 and 2022 were collected at the Medical Oncology Unit of the University Hospital of Cagliari. Peripheral neuropathy was evaluated using the NCI-CTCAE scale (National Cancer Institute, Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events) at every drug administration. In contrast, QOL was assessed using EORTC QLC-CIPN20 and FACT-Taxane questionnaire at baseline (T0), after 4 weeks (T1) and 12 (T2) weeks of treatment. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate the correlation between neurotoxicity and QOL. RESULTS Neurotoxicity incidence peaked at the third, fourth, and sixth week of treatment, with patients reporting grade 1 and 2 neurotoxicity. Simultaneously with increasing doses of paclitaxel, significant differences in QOL were observed in early treatment cycles relating to TIN presentation. Patients with higher neurotoxicity grades reported lower QOL scores. CONCLUSIONS Despite the absence of effective treatments to prevent paclitaxel-induced neurotoxicity, symptoms are managed through dosage reduction, delay, or treatment interruption. Future research should focus on identifying neuroprotective measures to avoid an irreversible decline in the quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
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- Erika Cimbro
- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy.
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy, University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
- Department of Anesthesia, Resuscitation and Pain Therapy, University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, University Hospital and University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
- Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09042, Cagliari, Italy
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Fretwell A, Dobson C, Orange ST, Corfe BM. Diet and physical activity advice for colorectal cancer survivors: critical synthesis of public-facing guidance. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:609. [PMID: 39172161 PMCID: PMC11341579 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08797-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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PURPOSE Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors report that diet and physical activity guidance from healthcare professionals following discharge from care is limited. Survivors seek advice from alternative sources. This study critically synthesised the English language diet and physical activity guidance available online for CRC survivors. METHODS We conducted an internet search to identify national cancer organisations (NCO) in countries with high CRC incidence rates. We searched NCO website content for guidance related to diet and physical activity. Recommendations were categorised by cancer phase (prevention/survivorship), cancer type, and the intended outcome (health or cancer-control-CRC recurrence/CRC-specific mortality). A synthesised guideline was derived from recommendations consistently made by at least half of the sources. RESULTS We identified 12 NCOs from six countries, by whom 27 diet and physical activity recommendations were made. For CRC prevention, over 80% of recommendations were aimed at improving cancer-control outcomes. For CRC survivorship, less than 40% of recommendations were aimed at improving cancer-control outcomes. Physical activity was the only recommendation present on more than 50% of NCO websites aimed at improving cancer-control outcomes for CRC survivorship. CONCLUSION Diet and physical activity guidance for CRC survivors on NCO websites is limited and primarily based on recommendations for improving general health, not improving cancer-control outcomes. NCO websites frequently refer survivors to primary prevention guidance, potentially reflecting the lack of evidence specific to CRC survivorship. There is a need for diet and physical activity advice for survivors that is evidence-based, comprehensive, and consistent across organisations and tailored to specific cancer sites.
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- Anna Fretwell
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK
- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AD, UK
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK
- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AD, UK
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4DR, UK
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK.
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK.
- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4AD, UK.
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Kang M, Yoo S, Jung Y, Lim H, Lee MH, Ryu JK, Lee JI. Factors affecting peripheral neuropathy induced by nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel in patients with pancreatic cancer. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2024. [PMID: 39152547 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.16210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024] Open
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AIM Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a major toxicity limiting the use of nab-paclitaxel (Nab-P) in treating patients with pancreatic cancer. The aim of this study was to identify the factors affecting CIPN using patient-reported outcome measures and the minimally invasive volumetric absorptive microsampling (VAMS) technique. METHODS The maximum concentrations of paclitaxel (Cmax) were measured from 81 VAMS samples collected from 44 participants with pancreatic cancer. The association between CIPN development and demographic, clinical and pharmacokinetic factors was determined using univariable and multivariable logistic regression. The association between CIPN severity and the factors was evaluated using Spearman's rank correlation. The impact of Cmax and the number of treatment cycles on the severity was assessed using multivariable linear regression. RESULTS The development of CIPN was significantly associated with cumulative dose (odds ratio 1.005, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.003-1.007), treatment cycles (3.47, 2.25-5.85), alkaline phosphate (0.992, 0.985-0.998) and age (1.092, 1.020-1.179), with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.89 (95% CI 0.83-0.95). The severity of CIPN significantly worsened with increasing cumulative dose (coefficient 0.58, 95% CI 0.44-0.69), treatment cycles (0.57, 0.44-0.68) and age (0.18, 0.00-0.35). The severity of CIPN was predictable from treatment cycles (P = .0002) and Cmax (P = .01). CONCLUSION The higher the cumulative dose of Nab-P, treatment cycles and age, the more frequently and severely do the patients experience CIPN. In predicting the severity of CIPN using Cmax, minimally invasive VAMS is a feasible alternative to venous blood sampling.
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- Minseo Kang
- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kanzawa-Lee GA, Larson JL, Resnicow K, Ploutz-Snyder R, Krauss JC, Smith EML. Home-based aerobic exercise feasibility in oxaliplatin-receiving newly-diagnosed cancer survivors. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2024; 71:102649. [PMID: 38954929 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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PURPOSE Physical activity (PA) is beneficial but difficult to maintain during chemotherapy. This pilot RCT explored the feasibility of the MI-Walk intervention-an 8-week motivational enhancement therapy- and home-based brisk walking intervention-among gastrointestinal (GI) cancer survivors receiving chemotherapy. METHODS Sixty stage II-IV GI cancer survivors were recruited from 5 sites at their second infusion visit. Participants were randomized to receive PA education alone or the MI-Walk intervention: motivational enhancement therapy consisting of 3 motivational interviewing and self-efficacy-enhancing counseling sessions, a Fitbit Charge 2, exercise diaries, telephone follow-up, scripted motivational email messages, and optional weekly walking groups. RESULTS The enrollment and completion rates were 62% and 90%, respectively. The MI-Walk participants (n = 29; mean age = 56.79, SD = 11.72; 97% white; 79% male) reported a baseline moderate-vigorous PA duration of 250.93 (SD = 636.52) min/wk. The mean MI-Walk Intervention acceptability score was 50.32 (SD = 12.02) on a scale of 14-70. Mean Fitbit and counseling helpfulness scores on a 5-point scale were 3.67 (SD = 1.43) and 3.44 (SD = 1.36), respectively. Participants' Fitbit moderate-vigorous PA 8-week averages ranged from 0 to 716.88 min/wk; 64% of participants adhered to ≥127 min/wk. Several characteristics (e.g., age, comorbidity, PA level, employment status, BMI, education level, gender, symptoms) were associated with enrollment, attrition, and intervention acceptability and adherence (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Enrollment and retention were adequate. The Fitbit and counseling were the most helpful. Acceptability and adherence varied based on participant characteristics; therefore, intervention tailoring and further research among cancer survivors less physically active at baseline and most in need of complex exercise intervention are needed. CLINICALTRIALS gov NCT03515356.
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- Grace A Kanzawa-Lee
- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Smith's Currently at School of Nursing, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA.
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Smith's Currently at School of Nursing, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Smith's Currently at School of Nursing, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Sue-Chue-Lam C, Brezden-Masley C, Sutradhar R, Yu AYX, Baxter NN. Association of oxaliplatin-containing adjuvant duration with post-treatment fall-related injury and fracture in patients with stage III colon cancer: a population-based retrospective cohort study. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:878. [PMID: 39039514 PMCID: PMC11265086 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12558-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Oxaliplatin-containing adjuvant chemotherapy yields a significant survival benefit in stage III colon cancer and is the standard of care. Simultaneously, it causes dose-dependent peripheral neuropathy that may increase the risk of fall-related injury (FRI) such as fracture and laceration. Because these events carry significant morbidity and the global burden of colon cancer is on the rise, we examined the association between treatment with a full versus shortened course of adjuvant chemotherapy and post-treatment FRI and fracture. METHODS In this overlap propensity score weighted, retrospective cohort study, we included patients aged ≥ 18 years with resected stage III colon cancer diagnosed 2007-2019 and treated with oxaliplatin-containing adjuvant chemotherapy (oxaliplatin plus a fluoropyrimidine; capecitabine [CAPOX] or 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin [FOLFOX]). Propensity score methods facilitate the separation of design from analysis and comparison of baseline characteristics across the weighted groups. Treatment groups were defined as 50% (4 cycles CAPOX/6 cycles FOLFOX) and > 85% (7-8 cycles CAPOX/11-12 cycles FOLFOX) of a maximal course of adjuvant chemotherapy to approximate the treatment durations received in the IDEA collaboration. The main outcomes were time to any FRI and time to fracture. We determined the subdistribution hazard ratios (sHR) estimating the association between FRI/fracture and treatment group, accounting for the competing risk of death. RESULTS We included 3,461 patients; 473 (13.7%) received 50% and 2,988 (86.3%) received > 85% of a maximal course of adjuvant therapy. For post-treatment FRI, median follow-up was 4.6 years and total follow-up was 17,968 person-years. There were 508 FRI, 301 fractures, and 692 deaths. Treatment with > 85% of a maximal course of therapy conferred a sHR of 0.84 (95% CI 0.62-1.13) for post-treatment FRI and a sHR of 0.72 (95% CI 0.49-1.06) for post-treatment fracture. CONCLUSION For patients with stage III colon cancer undergoing treatment with oxaliplatin-containing adjuvant chemotherapy, any potential neuropathy associated with longer durations of treatment was not found to result in greater rates of FRI and fracture. Within the limits of this retrospective study, our findings suggest concern about FRI, while mechanistically plausible, ought not to determine treatment duration.
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- Colin Sue-Chue-Lam
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Medical Oncology, Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- ICES, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- ICES, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine (Neurology), University of Toronto, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- ICES, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
- Melbourne School of Global and Population Health, University of Melbourne, 207 Bouverie St. Level 5, Melbourne, VIC, 3053, Australia.
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Lee KT, Bulls HW, Hoogland AI, James BW, Colon-Echevarria CB, Jim HSL. Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): A Narrative Review and Proposed Theoretical Model. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2571. [PMID: 39061210 PMCID: PMC11274737 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16142571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2024] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common and debilitating symptom experienced by cancer survivors. Despite the burden of CIPN-related symptoms, interventions remain limited. OBJECTIVES This narrative review seeks to propose a framework for CIPN predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors (3Ps), which will provide a foundation for future research and clinical interventions aimed at mitigating CIPN-related symptoms and morbidity. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed, guided by keywords related to "chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy." Studies were limited to those with full text available in English. RESULTS Predisposing factors outlined in this framework, such as older age and comorbid conditions, can be used to identify patients who have a higher risk of developing CIPN. The major precipitating factor of CIPN is the delivery of chemotherapy to peripheral nerves, which may be mitigated via cryotherapy or compression therapy during chemotherapy. Perpetuating factors can offer insight into psychological, cognitive, and behavioral modifications that could be treatment targets for CIPN management. CONCLUSION The proposed 3P model can guide the development of effective interventions for CIPN by suggesting modifiable psychological and behavioral treatment targets that may mitigate the impact of CIPN for cancer patients.
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- Kimberley T. Lee
- Department of Breast Oncology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Section of Palliative Care and Medical Ethics, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33602, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Pan X, Xiao X, Ding Y, Shu Y, Zhang W, Huang L. Neurological adverse events associated with oxaliplatin: A pharmacovigilance analysis based on FDA adverse event reporting system. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1431579. [PMID: 39045045 PMCID: PMC11263116 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1431579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to explore the neurological adverse events of oxaliplatin through the Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database and to provide reference for safe clinical drug use. Methods The adverse events report data of oxaliplatin from the first quarter of 2019 (1 January 2019) to the third quarter of 2023 (30 September 2023) were extracted from FAERS database, and the adverse events signal intensity was determined using the reporting odds ratio, proportional reporting ratio, information component, and empirical Bayes geometric mean methods. Time-to-onset and univariate logistic regression analysis were performed to describe the characteristics and risk factors of oxaliplatin-associated neurological adverse events. Results A total of 4,471 cases of oxaliplatin-associated neurological adverse events were identified, with 318 neurological adverse events being documented, among which 87 adverse events satisfied the thresholds of four methodologies. The median time-to-onset of oxaliplatin-associated neurological adverse events was 2 days (interquartile range 0-36 days). Among the factors significantly influencing oxaliplatin-related neurological adverse events, male sex and combination medication decreased the risk of neurological adverse events, while higher cumulative dose increased the risk. Conclusion The real-world neurotoxicity spectrum of oxaliplatin and its characteristics and influencing factors were obtained through data mining of FAERS, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals to effectively manage the risk of neurological adverse events associated with oxaliplatin in clinical practice.
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- Xianglin Pan
- Department of Pharmacy, The Central Hospital of Wuhan, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Wu H, Jin Y, Song J, Gao X. Effect of frozen gloves on chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity in breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1366782. [PMID: 38903710 PMCID: PMC11187580 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1366782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Background Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN) is a dose-limiting side effect observed in breast cancer patients. Its primary clinical manifestations include limb numbness, tingling sensations, hypoesthesia, or paresthesia. In severe instances, some patients may also encounter muscle cramps, weakness, and pain, leading to potential paralysis. The onset of CIPN significantly impacts the quality of life for cancer patients. Hence, it is imperative to explore preventive strategies for managing CIPN. Methods We searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomized controlled trials (non-RCTs) in several databases. The primary outcome measures encompassed the Patient Neurotoxicity Questionnaire (PNQ), the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Taxane (FACT-Taxane), and the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE). Secondary outcomes aimed to evaluate the quality of life and the tolerability of ice gloves. Meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software to determine the relative risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results We conducted an analysis involving 372 patients across seven trials. In our meta-analysis, the use of ice gloves demonstrated non-significant results in reducing the incidence of both motor and sensory neuropathy, as assessed through CTCAE (sensory: RR: 0.94; 95% CI: 0.85 to 1.02; P = 0.15; motor: RR: 1.04; 95% CI: 0.88 to 1.22; P = 0.64). Similarly, when evaluated using the PNQ, there was no significant reduction observed in the incidence of sensory and motor neuropathy (sensory: RR: 0.49; 95% CI: 0.20 to 1.20; P = 0.12; motor: RR: 0.71; 95% CI: 0.26 to 1.99; P = 0.52). Consistently, our conclusions remained unchanged when employing the FACT-Taxane assessment. Regarding the evaluation of the quality of life, our observations suggested a potential improvement with the use of ice gloves, and participants exhibited moderate tolerance towards them. Conclusion Ice gloves are a reasonable option for the treatment of CIPN in patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. However, the effectiveness of ice gloves in combating CIPN remains inconclusive at this time due to the low quality and limited number of clinical trials on this topic. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023457045, identifier CRD42023457045.
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- Hongting Wu
- First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- First Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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Han J, Lai H, Li W, Liao H, Xiao C, Li X, You F, Guo J. Efficacy and safety of traditional plant-based medicines for preventing chronic oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity in patients with colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis with core herb contribution. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 326:117735. [PMID: 38211824 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Traditional plant-based medicines (TMs) have been widely used to prevent chronic oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (OIPN). However, the prevention and safety of TMs for chronic OIPN remain ambiguous. Furthermore, diverse TM prescriptions and complicated components limit in-depth research on the mechanisms of TMs. AIM OF THIS STUDY To determine core TMs and potential pharmacological pathways on the basis of a thorough investigation into the preventive benefits and safety of oral TMs for chronic OIPN in colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS A search of the PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases for RCTs reporting on TMs for chronic OIPN was conducted through December 1, 2022. Subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis and meta-regression were applied to assess the impacts of influencing variables. The assessment of Risk of Bias was relied on Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. The funnel plot, Egger's test, and the Trim and Fill method were applied to identify potential publication bias. Trial sequential analyses (TSA) were carried out by the TSA tool to increase the robustness. The assessment of the quality of evidence was according to the GRADE system. System pharmacology analysis was employed to screen core herbal combinations to elucidate possible mechanisms for preventing chronic OIPN in CRC. RESULTS The pooled effect estimate with robustness increased by TSA analysis demonstrated that oral TMs appeared to significantly decrease the incidence of chronic OIPN (RR = 0.66, 95% CI (0.56, 0.78); P<0.00001), leukocytopenia (RR = 0.65, 95% CI (0.54,0.79); P<0.00001), and nausea and vomiting (RR = 0.72, 95% CI (0.61,0.84); P<0.0001) as well as improve the Objective Response Rate (ORR) (RR = 1.31, 95% CI (1.09,1.56); P = 0.003). The incidence of severe chronic OIPN was revealed a significant reduction, particularly when chemotherapy was administered for periods of time shorter than six months (RR = 0.33, 95% CI (0.15,0.71); P = 0.005; actuation duration<3 months; RR = 0.33, 95% CI (0.17,0.62); P = 0.0007; actuation duration≥3 months, <6 months). The considerable heterogeneity among studies may be attributable to the severity of dysfunction categorized by grade and accumulated dosage. Using core TMs consisting of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge, Atractylodes Macrocephala Koidz., Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, and Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf. To regulate nuclear factor-kappa B against inflammation caused by activation of microglia might be an approach to preventing chronic OIPN. CONCLUSIONS TMs appear to be effective and safe in the prevention of chronic OIPN, especially severe chronic OIPN. Additionally, core TMs consisting of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge, Atractylodes Macrocephala Koidz., Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, and Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf were presumably responsible for reducing the incidence of chronic OIPN, and the mechanism may be related to relieving inflammation. However, quality-assured trials with long-term follow-up for exploring inflammatory factors and preliminary research on core TMs and pharmacological pathways are needed.
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- Jierong Han
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China; Evidence-based Traditional Chinese Medicine Center of Sichuan Province, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China; Cancer Institute of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China; Tumor Teaching and Research Office of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China; Cancer Institute of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China.
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 39 Shierqiao Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610075, China.
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Pergolotti M, Wood KC, Hidde M, Kendig TD, Ronnen EA, Giri S, Williams GR. Geriatric assessment-identified impairments and frailty in adults with cancer younger than 65: An opportunity to optimize oncology care. J Geriatr Oncol 2024; 15:101751. [PMID: 38569461 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2024.101751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Frailty, a state of increased vulnerability to stressors due to aging or treatment-related accelerated aging, is associated with declines in physical, cognitive and/or social functioning, and quality of life for cancer survivors. For survivors aged <65 years, little is known about frailty status and associated impairments to inform intervention. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence of frailty and contributing geriatric assessment (GA)-identified impairments in adults aged <65 versus ≥65 years with cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study is a secondary analysis of clinical trial data (NCT04852575). Participants were starting a new line of systemic therapy at a community-based oncology private practice. Before starting treatment, participants completed an online patient-reported GA and the Physical Activity (PA) Vital Sign questionnaire. Frailty score and category were derived from GA using a validated deficit accumulation model: frail (>0.35), pre-frail (0.2-0.35), or robust (0-0.2). PA mins/week were calculated, and participants were coded as either meeting/not-meeting guidelines (≥90 min/week). We used Spearman (ρ) correlation to examine the association between age and frailty score and chi-squared/Fisher's-exact or ANOVA/Kruskal-Wallis statistic to compare frailty and PA outcomes between age groups. RESULTS Participants (n = 96) were predominantly female (62%), Caucasian (68%), beginning first-line systemic therapy (69%), and 1.75 months post-diagnosis (median). Most had stage III to IV disease (66%). Common cancer types included breast (34%), gastrointestinal (23%), and hematologic (15%). Among participants <65, 46.8% were frail or pre-frail compared to 38.7% of those ≥65. There was no association between age and frailty score (ρ = 0.01, p = 0.91). Between age groups, there was no significant difference in frailty score (p = 0.95), the prevalence of frailty (p = 0.68), number of GA impairments (p = 0.33), or the proportion meeting PA guidelines (p = 0.72). However, older adults had more comorbid conditions (p = 0.03) and younger adults had non-significant but clinically relevant differences in functional ability, falls, and PA level. DISCUSSION In our cohort, the prevalence of frailty was similar among adults with cancer <65 when compared to those older than 65, however, types of GA impairments differed. These results suggest GA and the associated frailty index could be useful to identify needs for intervention and inform clinical decisions during cancer treatment regardless of age. Additional research is needed to confirm our findings.
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- Mackenzi Pergolotti
- ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Medical, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States of America; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America
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- ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Medical, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States of America.
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- ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Medical, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States of America; Division of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States of America
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- ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation, Select Medical, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States of America
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- Astera Cancer Care, East Brunswick, NJ, United States of America
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- Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States of America
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- Institute for Cancer Outcomes and Survivorship, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States of America
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Zhang RX, Wu XJ, Wan DS, Lin JZ, Ding PR, Liao LE, Lei J, Lu ZH, Li LR, Chen G, Kong LH, Wang FL, Zhang J, Fan WH, Jiang W, Zhou WH, Li C, Li Y, Li XY, Peng JH, Pan ZZ. Long-term outcomes of intraoperative chemotherapy with 5-FU for colorectal cancer patients receiving curative resection (IOCCRC): a randomized, multicenter, prospective, phase III trial. Int J Surg 2024; 110:01279778-990000000-01315. [PMID: 38652147 PMCID: PMC11487029 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000001301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to compare combined intraoperative chemotherapy and surgical resection with curative surgical resection alone in colorectal cancer patients. METHODS We performed a multicenter, open-label, randomized, phase III trial. All eligible patients were randomized and assigned to intraoperative chemotherapy and curative surgical resection or curative surgical resection alone (1:1). Survival actualization after long-term follow-up was performed in patients analyzed on an intention-to-treat basis. RESULTS From January 2011 to January 2016, 696 colorectal cancer patients were enrolled and randomly assigned to intraoperative chemotherapy and radical surgical resection (n=341) or curative surgical resection alone (n=344). Intraoperative chemotherapy with surgical resection showed no significant survival benefit over surgical resection alone in colorectal cancer patients (3-year DFS: 91.1% vs. 90.0%, P=0.328; 3-year OS: 94.4% vs. 95.9%, P=0.756). However, colon cancer patients benefitted from intraoperative chemotherapy, with a relative 4% reduction in liver and peritoneal metastasis (HR=0.336, 95% CI: 0.148-0.759, P=0.015) and a 6.5% improvement in 3-year DFS (HR=0.579, 95% CI: 0.353-0.949, P=0.032). Meanwhile, patients with colon cancer and abnormal pretreatment CEA levels achieved significant survival benefits from intraoperative chemotherapy (DFS: HR=0.464, 95% CI: 0.233-0.921, P=0.029 and OS: (HR=0.476, 95% CI: 0.223-1.017, P=0.049). CONCLUSIONS Intraoperative chemotherapy showed no significant extra prognostic benefit in total colorectal cancer patients who underwent radical surgical resection; however, in colon cancer patients with abnormal pretreatment serum CEA levels (> 5 ng/ml), intraoperative chemotherapy could improve long-term survival.
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- Rong-xin Zhang
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affifiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou
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Hertz DL. Incidence, description, predictors, and consequences of persistent taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2024; 18:30-38. [PMID: 38126251 PMCID: PMC10872673 DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review aims to provide insights into persistent taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN). The primary objective is to describe the incidence, predictors, and consequences of TIPN lasting at least 1 year after the end of taxane treatment. RECENT FINDINGS Studies show varying rates of TIPN persistence, with an estimated 30-40% and 40-60% resolving by 1- and 3-year post-treatment. TIPN in the feet and motor symptoms show less resolution post-treatment. Patients who are older or have higher body weight may experience less TIPN resolution, but results may be confounded by TIPN development during treatment. Persistent TIPN negatively impacts long-term functional ability, including gait, balance, and the ability to work. It also reduces overall quality of life (QOL), particularly affecting physical and social aspects. SUMMARY Clinicians should be aware of the potential for persistent TIPN and its impact on patients' function and QOL. Future research should focus on large prospective studies with systematic TIPN assessments during and after treatment to better understand which symptoms and patient characteristics predict resolution. This information can guide treatment decisions, balancing the need for effective chemotherapy with minimizing long-term impairments in function and QOL.
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- Daniel L Hertz
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy , Ann Arbor , Michigan , USA
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Mahfouz FM, Li T, Joda M, Harrison M, Kumar S, Horvath LG, Grimison P, King T, Goldstein D, Park SB. Upper-limb dysfunction in cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity. J Neurol Sci 2024; 457:122862. [PMID: 38185015 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2023.122862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Upper-limb symptoms are often reported in the context of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN), but objective quantification of functional deficits is often lacking. We examined and compared a range of neurophysiological and functional assessments of the upper-limb in the assessment of CIPN severity. METHODS Cross-sectional assessment of neurotoxic chemotherapy-treated patients was undertaken using patient-reported and clinically-graded CIPN measures. Upper-limb functional assessments comprised of assessing fine motor skills, sensory perception, and neurophysiological measures of the median nerve. Group comparisons between participants who reported absence or presence of upper-limb functional deficits were investigated. RESULTS 60 participants who were 11.5 (IQR = 4.0-26.0) months post-neurotoxic chemotherapy treatment reported CIPN. 65% (n = 39) reported upper-limb CIPN symptoms. Reduction in fine motor skills, sensory perception and median nerve SNAP amplitudes were associated with higher CIPN severity. Participants who self-reported presence of upper-limb functional deficits had worse CIPN severity across all measures, compared to participants who reported no upper-limb functional deficits. CONCLUSIONS Participants who reported upper-limb symptoms and functional deficits had worse CIPN severity and quality-of-life. There is a high burden of upper-limb dysfunction long after neurotoxic chemotherapy treatment cessation. Focus on research into supportive care and rehabilitation options to improve upper-limb function is warranted to improve patient quality-of-life.
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- Fawaz Mayez Mahfouz
- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia; Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia; Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia; Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Cancer Nursing Research Unit, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia; Institute of Haematology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia
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- Prince of Wales Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, UNSW Sydney, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia; Department of Medical Oncology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia
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- Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
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Hertz DL, Tofthagen C, Rossi E, Bernasconi DP, Lim J, Carlson M, Sheffield KE, Nekhlyudov L, Grech L, Von Ah D, Mayo SJ, Ruddy KJ, Chan A, Alberti P, Lustberg MB, Tanay M. Patient perceptions of altering chemotherapy treatment due to peripheral neuropathy. Support Care Cancer 2023; 32:48. [PMID: 38129602 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08209-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Clinical practice guidelines recommend altering neurotoxic chemotherapy treatment in patients experiencing intolerable chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). The primary objective of this survey was to understand patient's perspectives on altering neurotoxic chemotherapy treatment, including their perceptions of the benefits of preventing irreversible CIPN and the risks of reducing treatment efficacy. METHODS A cross-sectional online survey was distributed via social networks to patients who were currently receiving or had previously received neurotoxic chemotherapy for cancer. Survey results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. RESULTS Following data cleaning, 447 participants were included in the analysis. The median age was 57 years, 93% were white, and most were from the UK (53%) or USA (38%). Most participants who were currently or recently treated expected some CIPN symptom resolution (86%), but 45% of those who had completed treatment more than a year ago reported experiencing no symptom resolution. Participants reported that they would discontinue chemotherapy treatment for less severe CIPN if they knew their symptoms would be permanent than if symptoms would disappear after treatment. Most patients stated that the decision to alter chemotherapy or not was usually made collaboratively between the patient and their treating clinician (61%). The most common reason participants were reluctant to talk with their clinician about CIPN was fear that treatment would be altered. Participants noted a need for improved understanding of CIPN symptoms and their permanence, better patient education relating to CIPN prior to and after treatment, and greater clinician understanding and empathy around CIPN. CONCLUSIONS This survey highlights the importance of shared decision-making, including a consideration of both the long-term benefits and risks of altering neurotoxic chemotherapy treatment due to CIPN. Additional work is needed to develop decision aids and other communication tools that can be used to improve shared decision making and help patients with cancer achieve their treatment goals.
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- Daniel L Hertz
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Room 2560C, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1065, USA.
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- Bicocca Bioinformatics Biostatistics and Bioimaging Center - B4, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Bicocca Bioinformatics Biostatistics and Bioimaging Center - B4, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- No Affiliation, Independent Patient Advocate, Brookfield, IL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Medicine Monash Health, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Center for Healthy Aging, Self-management and Complex Care, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, University of California Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Irvine, CA, USA
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy; Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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Lemanska A, Harkin A, Iveson T, Kelly C, Saunders M, Faithfull S. The association of clinical and patient factors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in colorectal cancer: secondary analysis of the SCOT trial. ESMO Open 2023; 8:102063. [PMID: 37988949 PMCID: PMC10774973 DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.102063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common adverse effect of oxaliplatin. CIPN can impair long-term quality of life and limit the dose of chemotherapy. We investigated the association of CIPN over time with age, sex, body mass index, baseline neuropathy, and chemotherapy regimen in people treated with adjuvant oxaliplatin-containing chemotherapy for colorectal cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS We carried out secondary analysis of data from the SCOT randomised controlled trial. SCOT compared 3 months to 6 months of oxaliplatin-containing adjuvant chemotherapy in 6088 people with colorectal cancer recruited between March 2008 and November 2013. Two different chemotherapy regimens were used: capecitabine with oxaliplatin (CAPOX) or fluorouracil with oxaliplatin (FOLFOX). CIPN was recorded with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynaecologic Oncology Group-Neurotoxicity 4 tool in 2871 participants from baseline (randomisation) for up to 8 years. Longitudinal trends in CIPN [averages with 95% confidence intervals (CIs)] were plotted stratified by the investigated factors. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyse the association of factors with CIPN adjusting for the SCOT randomisation arm and oxaliplatin dose. P < 0.01 was adopted as cut-off for statistical significance to account for multiple testing. RESULTS Patients receiving CAPOX had lower CIPN scores than those receiving FOLFOX. Chemotherapy regimen was associated with CIPN from 6 months (P < 0.001) to 2 years (P = 0.001). The adjusted ANCOVA coefficient for CAPOX at 6 months was -1.6 (95% CIs -2.2 to -0.9) and at 2 years it was -1.6 (95% CIs -2.5 to -0.7). People with baseline neuropathy scores ≥1 experienced higher CIPN than people with baseline neuropathy scores of 0 (P < 0.01 for all timepoints apart from 18 months). Age, sex, and body mass index did not link with CIPN. CONCLUSIONS A neuropathy assessment before treatment with oxaliplatin can help identify people with an increased risk of CIPN. More research is needed to understand the CIPN-inducing effect of different chemotherapy regimens.
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- A Lemanska
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
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- Cancer Research UK Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Glasgow Clinical Trials Unit, Glasgow, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK; School of Medicine, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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Parsons SK, Rodday AM, Pei Q, Keller FG, Wu Y, Henderson TO, Cella D, Kelly KM, Castellino SM. Performance of the FACT-GOG-Ntx to assess chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in pediatric high risk Hodgkin lymphoma: report from the Children's Oncology Group AHOD 1331 study. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2023; 7:113. [PMID: 37947987 PMCID: PMC10638179 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-023-00653-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is an under-recognized complication of several chemotherapy agents used as part of curative-intent therapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL). In the absence of validated self- or proxy-report measures for children and adolescents, CIPN reporting has relied on clinician rating, with grading scales often restricted to severe manifestations. In a proof-of-concept study, we assessed the feasibility and psychometric performance of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Gynecologic Oncology Group-Neurotoxicity (FACT-GOG-Ntx), a unidimensional CIPN symptom scale widely used adults with CIPN, in pediatric HL at risk for CIPN. METHODS Youth (11+ years) and parents of all children (5-17.9 years) with newly diagnosed high-risk HL enrolled on Children's Oncology Group AHOD1331 (NCT02166463) were invited to complete the FACT-GOG-Ntx and a health-related quality of life (HRQL) measure at pre-treatment (Time 1), and during cycles 2 (Time 2) and 5 (Time 3) of chemotherapy during the first half of study accrual. Clinical grading of CIPN by providers was also assessed using the Balis Pediatric Neuropathy Scale. We evaluated Cronbach's alpha, construct validity, and agreement between raters. Change in FACT-GOG-Ntx scores over time was assessed using a repeated measures model. RESULTS 306 patients had at least one completed FACT-GOG-Ntx with time-specific completion rates of > 90% for both raters. Cronbach's alpha was > 0.7 for youth and parent-proxy report at all time points. Correlations between FACT-GOG-Ntx and HRQL scores were moderate (0.41-0.48) for youth and parent-proxy raters across all times. Youth and parent-proxy raters both reported worse FACT-GOG-Ntx scores at Time 3 for those who had clinically-reported CIPN compared to those who did not. Agreement between raters was moderate to high. Compared to baseline scores, those at Time 3 were significantly lower for youth (β = - 2.83, p < 0.001) and parent-proxy raters (β = - 1.99, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS High completion rates at all time points indicated feasibility of eliciting youth and parent report. Psychometric performance of the FACT-GOG-Ntx revealed acceptable reliability, evidence of validity, and strong inter-rater agreement, supporting the use of this self- or proxy-reported measure of CIPN in youth with high-risk HL exposed to tubulin inhibitors, as part of a Phase 3 clinical trial. CLINICAL TRIAL INFORMATION Clinical Trials Registry, NCT02166463. Registered 18 June 2014, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT02166463.
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- Susan K Parsons
- Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies and Tufts Cancer Center, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA.
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- Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies and Tufts Cancer Center, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Children's Oncology Group, Statistics and Data Center, University of Florida, 2004 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine; Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1405 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Children's Oncology Group, Statistics and Data Center, University of Florida, 2004 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Comer Children's Hospital, 5721 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Institute for Public Health and Medicine, Center for Patient-Centered Outcomes, Northwestern University, 420 E. Superior St, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 665 Elm St, Buffalo, NY, 14203, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine; Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, 1405 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
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Wang AB, Housley SN, Ludvig D, Franz CK, Flores AM, Cope TC, Perreault EJ. Cancer survivors post-chemotherapy exhibit unimpaired short-latency stretch reflexes in the proximal upper extremity. J Neurophysiol 2023; 130:895-909. [PMID: 37671425 PMCID: PMC10649846 DOI: 10.1152/jn.00299.2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Oxaliplatin (OX) chemotherapy can lead to long-term sensorimotor impairments in cancer survivors. The impairments are often thought to be caused by OX-induced progressive degeneration of sensory afferents known as length-dependent dying-back sensory neuropathy. However, recent preclinical work has identified functional defects in the encoding of muscle proprioceptors and in motoneuron firing. These functional defects in the proprioceptive sensorimotor circuitry could readily impair muscle stretch reflexes, a fundamental building block of motor coordination. Given that muscle proprioceptors are distributed throughout skeletal muscle, defects in stretch reflexes could be widespread, including in the proximal region where dying-back sensory neuropathy is less prominent. All previous investigations on chemotherapy-related reflex changes focused on distal joints, leading to results that could be influenced by dying-back sensory neuropathy rather than more specific changes to sensorimotor circuitry. Our study extends this earlier work by quantifying stretch reflexes in the shoulder muscles in 16 cancer survivors and 16 healthy controls. Conduction studies of the sensory nerves in hand were completed to detect distal sensory neuropathy. We found no significant differences in the short-latency stretch reflexes (amplitude and latency) of the shoulder muscles between cancer survivors and healthy controls, contrasting with the expected differences based on the preclinical work. Our results may be linked to differences between the human and preclinical testing paradigms including, among many possibilities, differences in the tested limb or species. Determining the source of these differences will be important for developing a complete picture of how OX chemotherapy contributes to long-term sensorimotor impairments.NEW & NOTEWORTHY Our results showed that cancer survivors after oxaliplatin (OX) treatment exhibited stretch reflexes that were comparable with age-matched healthy individuals in the proximal upper limb. The lack of OX effect might be linked to differences between the clinical and preclinical testing paradigms. These findings refine our expectations derived from the preclinical study and guide future assessments of OX effects that may have been insensitive to our measurement techniques.
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- Allison B Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- The Ken & Ruth Davee Department of Neurology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- W.H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Integrated Cancer Research Center, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, United States
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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van de Graaf DL, Mols F, Smeets T, Trompetter HR, van der Lee ML. Coping with and self-management of chronic painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a qualitative study among cancer survivors. J Cancer Surviv 2023:10.1007/s11764-023-01466-2. [PMID: 37740129 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01466-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with chronic painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) may experience a negative impact of CIPN on daily life. They can use various coping (i.e., dealing with symptoms and resulting impairments in general) and self-management (i.e., practical actions to reduce symptoms) strategies to live with their limitations. This paper aimed to examine experienced helpful coping and self-management strategies of patients with chronic painful CIPN. METHODS Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve patients with chronic painful CIPN. We applied a hybrid deductive-inductive coding approach. ATLAS.ti was used for coding. RESULTS Generated from the data were two themes and nine codes for coping and four themes and 31 codes for self-management strategies. Coping of patients often included active strategies like planning, seeking social support, and acceptance. Additionally, patients often used passive strategies such as focusing on and venting emotions and suppressing competing activities. The most common self-management strategies were mostly passive (i.e., medication, deliberate choice of shoes, resting, sitting, and consulting healthcare professionals) but also active (i.e., exercising) strategies. CONCLUSION Patients exhibit a great variety of coping and self-management strategies that they perceive as helpful to deal with chronic painful CIPN. However, research has shown that certain strategies are not that helpful or even come with aversive effects. More research into the effectiveness and implementation of psychosocial interventions is needed since it may help patients adopting helping strategies. In addition, healthcare professionals need to refer patients with CIPN in a timely manner to physical therapists, occupational therapists, or rehabilitation teams to reduce or prevent (further) impairments. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Patients can consult one of their healthcare providers in case of problems in dealing with their symptoms, to get proper guidance and possible referral.
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- Daniëlle L van de Graaf
- Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000, LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000, LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000, LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000, LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000, LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Centre for Psycho-Oncology, Scientific Research Department, Helen Dowling Institute, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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Brownson-Smith R, Orange ST, Cresti N, Hunt K, Saxton J, Temesi J. Effect of exercise before and/or during taxane-containing chemotherapy treatment on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms in women with breast cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cancer Surviv 2023:10.1007/s11764-023-01450-w. [PMID: 37615928 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01450-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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PURPOSE To systematically review and meta-analyse the efficacy of exercise interventions delivered before and/or during taxane-containing chemotherapy regimens on chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), fatigue, and health-related quality of life (HR-QoL), in women with breast cancer. METHODS Seven electronic databases were systematically searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) reporting on the effects of exercise interventions in women with breast cancer receiving taxane-containing chemotherapeutic treatment. Meta-analyses evaluated the effects of exercise on CIPN symptoms, fatigue, and HR-QoL. RESULTS Ten trials involving exercise interventions ranging between 2 and 12 months were included. The combined results of four RCTs consisting of 171 participants showed a reduction in CIPN symptoms following exercise compared with usual care (standardised mean difference - 0.71, 95% CI - 1.24 to - 0.17, p = 0.012; moderate-quality evidence, I2 = 76.9%). Pooled results from six RCTs with 609 participants showed that exercise interventions before and/or during taxane-containing chemotherapy regimens improved HR-QoL (SMD 0.42, 95% CI 0.07 to 0.76, p = 0.03; moderate-quality evidence, I2 = 49.6%). There was no evidence of an effect of exercise on fatigue (- 0.39, 95% CI - 0.95 to 0.18, p = 0.15; very low-quality evidence, I2 = 90.1%). CONCLUSIONS This systematic review found reduced levels of CIPN symptoms and an improvement in HR-QoL in women with breast cancer who exercised before and/or during taxane-based chemotherapy versus usual care controls. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS This evidence supports the role of exercise as an adjunctive treatment for attenuating the adverse effects of taxane-containing chemotherapy on CIPN symptoms and HR-QoL.
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- Rosiered Brownson-Smith
- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
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- School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle uponTyne, UK
- Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK
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- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Hull, Hull, UK
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
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Huang MC, Chang SC, Liao WL, Ke TW, Lee AL, Wang HM, Chang CP, Yen HR, Chang HH, Chen WTL. Acupuncture May Help to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Single-Blind Study. Oncologist 2023; 28:e436-e447. [PMID: 36971468 PMCID: PMC10243779 DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyad065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the efficacy of acupuncture in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS This single center, randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical trial randomly assigned patients with stage 3 CRC attending outpatient clinics in China Medical University Hospital to either verum or sham acupuncture treatment concurrently with chemotherapy. Primary outcomes were nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and touch thresholds of limb terminals. Secondary outcomes were total and subdomain scores on the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G), and scores on the FACT/GOG-Ntx subscale and the Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form (BPI-SF), at baseline, weeks 12, 36, and follow-up (week 48). RESULTS Thirty-two patients met the inclusion criteria and received verum acupuncture (N = 16) or sham acupuncture (N = 16). Under the -intent-to-treat principle, 26 participants were analyzed. Significant changes from baseline for questionnaire scores and sensory NCV were observed in both study groups. Sham acupuncture was associated with significant reductions from baseline in motor NCV and sensory touch thresholds; no such changes were observed with verum acupuncture. No serious adverse events were reported. CONCLUSION Prophylactic acupuncture may exert neuroprotective effects on mechanical or tactile touch thresholds during chemotherapy regimens in patients with CRC, with evidence of this protectiveness persisting at 6 months' follow-up. The lack of change in motor NCV values with verum acupuncture indicates neuroprotective effects. Sensory NCV values and patient-reported outcomes did not differ significantly between the study groups.
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- Ming-Cheng Huang
- Graduate Institute of Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, China
- Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Center for Personalized Medicine, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, China
- Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- All Ease Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, China
- Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, China Medical University Hsinchu Hospital, Zhu-Bei, Taiwan
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Aghili M, Darzikolaee NM, Babaei M, Ghalehtaki R, Farhan F, Razavi SZE, Rezaei S, Esmati E, Samiei F, Azadvari M, Farazmand B, Bayani R, Amiri A. Duloxetine for the Prevention of Oxaliplatin Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-blind Clinical Trial. J Gastrointest Cancer 2023; 54:467-474. [PMID: 35426033 DOI: 10.1007/s12029-022-00824-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE Peripheral neuropathy is a dose-limiting adverse effect of oxaliplatin. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of duloxetine in the prevention of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN). METHOD Cancer patients receiving oxaliplatin based chemotherapy were randomized into two arms. Duloxetine 60 mg capsule was given in the first 14 days of each chemotherapy cycle to one arm and placebo was similarly given to another. We compared the two arms based on the incidence of neuropathy and the results of the nerve conduction study (NCS). Grade of complained neuropathy was recorded according to Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE). RESULTS Thirty-two patients mostly rectal cancer (90.6%) were randomized to duloxetine and placebo arms. Highest grade of neuropathy in each cycle was not significantly different between the two groups. Six weeks after treatment incidence of neuropathy of any grade was 52.9 in duloxetine arm compared to 76.9% in placebo arm (P: 0.26). Patients in the duloxetine arm had a lower percentage of chemotherapy cycles (mean) in which they reported distal paresthesia (51% vs. 84%, P = 0.01) and throat discomfort (37% vs. 69%, P = 0.01). Results of NCS were mostly comparable between the two arms except for the velocity in two of the examined nerve which was significantly higher in duloxetine group. Duloxetine was safe and well-tolerated. CONCLUSION Although a definite conclusion might be difficult to draw but administering duloxetine for 14 days in each chemotherapy cycle could not decrease the incidence of acute OIPN based on CTCAE grading system.
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- Mahdi Aghili
- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran.
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Radiation Oncology Research Center (RORC), Cancer Institute, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Keshavarz Blvd, Tehran, Iran
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Coolbrandt A, Tobback H, Govaerts R, Vandezande L, Vinckx M, Laenen A, Wildiers H, Verslype C, Dekervel J, Van Herpe F, Van Cutsem E. A randomized controlled trial of hand/foot-cooling by hilotherapy to prevent oxaliplatin-related peripheral neuropathy in patients with malignancies of the digestive system. ESMO Open 2023; 8:101205. [PMID: 37018872 PMCID: PMC10163151 DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2023.101205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Both acute and chronic symptoms of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) affect patients' treatment dose and duration as well as quality-of-life. Hand/foot-cooling has been shown to reduce taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy but there is unclear evidence in the setting of oxaliplatin. PATIENTS AND METHODS In a monocentric, open-label phase II trial, patients with malignancies of the digestive system receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy were randomly assigned to receive either continuous cooling of hands and feet using hilotherapy at 11°C during oxaliplatin infusion compared with usual care (no cooling). The primary endpoint was grade ≥2 neuropathy-free rate in 12 weeks after initiation of chemotherapy. Secondary endpoints included OIPN-related treatment alterations, acute OIPN symptoms and perceived comfort of the intervention. RESULTS The intention-to-treat population included 39 patients in the hilotherapy group and 38 in the control group. The grade ≥2 neuropathy-free rate at 12 weeks was 100% in the experimental group versus 80.5% in the control group (P = 0.006). This effect was persistent at 24 weeks (66.0% versus 49.2%, respectively) (P = 0.039). Next, treatment alterations-free rate at week 12 was 93.5% in the hilotherapy group compared with 83.3% in the control group (P = 0.131). Patients in the hilotherapy group experienced significantly less acute OIPN symptoms of numbness or tingling [odds ratio (OR) 0.05, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.02-0.11, P < 0.0001], pain (OR 0.06, 95% CI 0.02-0.15, P < 0.0001) and/or cold sensitivity (OR 0.02, 95% CI 0.01-0.05, P < 0.0001) in fingers or toes as well as less pharyngeal cold sensitivity (OR 0.14, 95% CI 0.05-0.42, P = 0.0005). The majority of patients in the hilotherapy group rated the intervention as neutral, rather comfortable or very comfortable. CONCLUSIONS In this first study on hand/foot-cooling in oxaliplatin alone, hilotherapy significantly reduced the incidence of grade ≥2 OIPN at 12 and 24 weeks. Hilotherapy also reduced acute OIPN symptoms and was generally well tolerated.
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- A Coolbrandt
- Department of Oncology Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Oncology Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Digestive Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oncology Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Digestive Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oncology Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Oncology Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Interuniversity Centre for Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformatics, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of General Medical Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Digestive Oncology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Momenzadeh M, Aria A, Ghadimi K, Moghaddas A. Acetyl-L-carnitine for the prevention of taxane-induced neuropathy in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Res Pharm Sci 2023; 18:112-120. [PMID: 36873277 PMCID: PMC9976057 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.367791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background and purpose Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most prevalent and undesirable side effects of taxane-containing chemotherapy regimens. This study aimed to investigate the effect of acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) on the prevention of taxane-induced neuropathy (TIN). Experimental approach MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and Google scholar were systemically applied as electronic databases from 2010 to 2019. The current systematic review was carried out based on the main considerations of PRISMA preferential reporting items for systematic review and meta-analyses. Since there was no significant discrepancy, the random-effect model was used for 12-24 weeks' analysis (I2 = 0%, P = 0.999). Findings/Results Twelve related titles and abstracts were found during the search, 6 of them were excluded in the first phase. In the second phase, the full text of the remaining 6 articles was comprehensively evaluated and 3 papers were rejected. Finally, 3 articles complied with the inclusion criteria and pooled analyses. The meta-analysis showed a risk ratio of 0.796 (95% CI between 0.486 and 1.303), so, the effects model was used for 12-24 weeks' analysis (I2 = 0%, P = 0.999) since no significant discrepancies were observed. There was no evidence of ALC's positive effect on the prevention of TIN during 12 weeks, and it was revealed that ALC significantly increased TIN in 24 weeks. Conclusion and implications According to our findings, the hypothesis that ALC had a positive effect on preventing TIN in 12 weeks has not been proved; however, ALC led to an increase in the TIN in 24 weeks.
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- Mahnaz Momenzadeh
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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Thong MSY, Doege D, Weißer L, Koch-Gallenkamp L, Jansen L, Bertram H, Eberle A, Holleczek B, Nennecke A, Waldmann A, Zeissig SR, Brenner H, Arndt V. Persisting Deficits in Health-Related Quality of Life of Colorectal Cancer Survivors 14–24 Years Post-Diagnosis: A Population-Based Study. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:3373-3390. [PMID: 36975470 PMCID: PMC10047200 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30030257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/15/2023] Open
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(1) Background: The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors >10 years post-diagnosis is understudied. We aimed to compare the HRQOL of CRC survivors 14–24 years post-diagnosis to that of age- and sex-matched non-cancer controls, stratified by demographic and clinical factors. (2) Methods: We used data from 506 long-term CRC survivors and 1489 controls recruited from German population-based multi-regional studies. HRQOL was assessed with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core-30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) questionnaire. We estimated differences in the HRQOL of CRC survivors and controls with multiple regression, adjusted for age at survey, sex, and education, where appropriate. (3) Results: CRC survivors reported poorer social functioning but better health status/QOL than controls. CRC survivors, in general, had higher levels of symptom burden, and in particular diarrhea and constipation, regardless of demographic or clinical factors. In stratified analyses, HRQOL differed by age, sex, cancer type, and having a permanent stoma. (4) Conclusions: Although CRC survivors may have a comparable health status/QOL to controls 14–24 years after diagnosis, they still live with persistent bowel dysfunction that can negatively impact aspects of functioning. Healthcare providers should provide timely and adapted follow-up care to ameliorate potential long-term suffering.
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- Melissa S. Y. Thong
- Unit of Cancer Survivorship, Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-6221-42-2334
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- Unit of Cancer Survivorship, Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Cancer Registry of North Rhine-Westphalia, 44801 Bochum, Germany
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- Bremen Cancer Registry, Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology—BIPS, 28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Lübeck, 23538 Lübeck, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Epidemiology and Biometry (ICE-B), Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
- Cancer Registry of Rhineland-Palatinate, 55116 Mainz, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- Division of Preventive Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Unit of Cancer Survivorship, Division of Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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Zhang J, Kong W, Hu P, Jonker D, Moore M, Ringash J, Shapiro J, Zalcberg J, Simes J, Tu D, O'Callaghan CJ, Liu G, Xu W. Clustering on longitudinal quality-of-life measurements using growth mixture models for clinical prognosis: Implementation on CCTG/AGITG CO.20 trial. Cancer Med 2023; 12:6117-6128. [PMID: 36281472 PMCID: PMC10028035 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Analyzing longitudinal cancer quality-of-life (QoL) measurements and their impact on clinical outcomes may improve our understanding of patient trajectories during systemic therapy. We applied an unsupervised growth mixture modeling (GMM) approach to identify unobserved subpopulations ("patient clusters") in the CO.20 clinical trial longitudinal QoL data. Classes were then evaluated for differences in clinico-epidemiologic characteristics and overall survival (OS). METHODS AND MATERIALS In CO.20, 750 chemotherapy-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) patients were randomized to receive Brivanib+Cetuximab (n = 376, experimental arm) versus Cetuximab+Placebo (n = 374, standard arm) for 16 weeks. EORTC-QLQ-C30 QoL summary scores were calculated for each patient at seven time points, and GMM was applied to identify patient clusters (termed "classes"). Log-rank/Kaplan-Meier and multivariable Cox regression analyses were conducted to analyze the survival performance between classes. Cox analyses were used to explore the relationship between baseline QoL, individual slope, and the quadratic terms from the GMM output with OS. RESULTS In univariable analysis, the linear mixed effect model (LMM) identified sex and ECOG Performance Status as strongly associated with the longitudinal QoL score (p < 0.01). The patients within each treatment arm were clustered into three distinct QoL-based classes by GMM, respectively. The three classes identified in the experimental (log-rank p-value = 0.00058) and in the control arms (p < 0.0001) each showed significantly different survival performance. The GMM's baseline, slope, and quadratic terms were each significantly associated with OS (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION GMM can be used to analyze longitudinal QoL data in cancer studies, by identifying unobserved subpopulations (patient clusters). As demonstrated by CO.20 data, these classes can have important implications, including clinical prognostication.
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- Jiahui Zhang
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cabrini Hospital and Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and University of Melbourne
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Canadian Cancer Trials Group, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Biostatistics, The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Lee S, Ma C, Shi Q, Kumar P, Couture F, Kuebler P, Krishnamurthi S, Lewis D, Tan B, Goldberg RM, Venook A, Blanke C, O'Reilly EM, Shields AF, Meyerhardt JA. Potential Mediators of Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy From Adjuvant Therapy in Stage III Colon Cancer: Findings From CALGB (Alliance)/SWOG 80702. J Clin Oncol 2023; 41:1079-1091. [PMID: 36367997 PMCID: PMC9928634 DOI: 10.1200/jco.22.01637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We sought to evaluate the independent and interactive associations of planned treatment duration, celecoxib use, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), diabetes mellitus, and vitamin B6 with oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) among patients with stage III colon cancer enrolled in a clinical trial. METHODS We conducted a prospective, observational study of 2,450 patients with stage III colon cancer enrolled in the CALGB/SWOG 80702 trial, randomly assigned to 6 versus 12 cycles of adjuvant fluorouracil, leucovorin, and oxaliplatin chemotherapy with or without 3 years of celecoxib. OIPN was reported using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) during and following completion of chemotherapy and the FACT/GOG-NTX-13 15-17 months after random assignment. Multivariate analyses were adjusted for baseline sociodemographic and clinical factors. RESULTS Patients assigned to 12 treatment cycles, relative to 6, were significantly more likely to experience higher-grade CTCAE- and FACT/GOG-NTX-13-reported neuropathy and longer times to resolution, while neither celecoxib nor vitamin B6 intake attenuated OIPN. Exercising ≥ 9 MET-hours per week after treatment relative to < 9 was associated with improvements in FACT/GOG-NTX-13-reported OIPN (adjusted difference in means, 1.47; 95% CI, 0.49 to 2.45; P = .003). Compared with patients with baseline BMIs < 25, those with BMIs ≥ 25 were at significantly greater risk of developing higher-grade CTCAE-reported OIPN during (adjusted odds ratio, 1.18; 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.40; P = .05) and following completion (adjusted odds ratio, 1.23; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.50; P = .04) of oxaliplatin treatment. Patients with diabetes were significantly more likely to experience worse FACT/GOG-NTX-13-reported neuropathy relative to those without (adjusted difference in means, -2.0; 95% CI, -3.3 to -0.73; P = .002). There were no significant interactions between oxaliplatin treatment duration and any of these potentially modifiable exposures. CONCLUSION Lower physical activity, higher BMI, diabetes, and longer planned treatment duration, but not celecoxib use or vitamin B6 intake, may be associated with significantly increased OIPN severity.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber/Partners CancerCare, Boston, MA
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- Alliance Statistics and Data Management Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Heartland Cancer Research NCORP, Illinois CancerCare PC, Peoria, IL
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- Columbus NCI Community Oncology Research Program, Columbus, OH
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- Southeast Clinical Oncology Research Consortium NCORP, Cone Health Medical Group, Asheboro, NC
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- Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
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Vlooswijk C, Husson O, Oerlemans S, Ezendam N, Schoormans D, de Rooij B, Mols F. Self-reported causes of cancer among 6881 survivors with 6 tumour types: results from the PROFILES registry. J Cancer Surviv 2023; 17:110-119. [PMID: 33644846 PMCID: PMC9971112 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-021-00989-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Our aim was to describe and compare self-reported causal attributions (interpretations of what caused an illness) among cancer survivors and to assess which sociodemographic and clinical characteristics are associated with them. METHODS Data from five population-based PROFILES registry samples (i.e. lymphoma (n = 993), multiple myeloma (n = 156), colorectal (n = 3989), thyroid (n = 306), endometrial (n = 741), prostate cancer (n = 696)) were used. Causal attributions were assessed with a single question. RESULTS The five most often reported causal attributions combined were unknown (21%), lifestyle (19%), biological (16%), other (14%), and stress (12%). Lymphoma (49%), multiple myeloma (64%), thyroid (55%), and prostate (64%) cancer patients mentioned fixed causes far more often than modifiable or modifiable/fixed. Colorectal (33%, 34%, and 33%) and endometrial (38%, 32%, and 30%) cancer survivors mentioned causes that were fixed, modifiable, or both almost equally often. Colorectal, endometrial, and prostate cancer survivors reported internal causes most often, whereas multiple myeloma survivors more often reported external causes, while lymphoma and thyroid cancer survivors had almost similar rates of internal and external causes. Females, those older, those treated with hormonal therapy, and those diagnosed with prostate cancer were less likely to identify modifiable causes while those diagnosed with stage 2, singles, with ≥2 comorbid conditions, and those with endometrial cancer were more likely to identify modifiable causes. CONCLUSION In conclusion, this study showed that patients report both internal and external causes of their illness and both fixed and modifiable causes. This differsbetween the various cancer types. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Although the exact cause of cancer in individual patients is often unknown, having a well-informed perception of the modifiable causes of one's cancer is valuable since it can possibly help survivors with making behavioural adjustments in cases where this is necessary or possible.
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- Carla Vlooswijk
- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
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Bakkers C, van de Vlasakker VCJ, Rovers KPB, Lurvink RJ, Nienhuijs SW, Burger JWA, Creemers GJM, Bonhof CS, Mols F, de Hingh IHJT. The Impact of Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) versus Conventional Surgery on Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Comparative Cohort Study between the CAIRO6 Trial and the PROCORE Study. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15030788. [PMID: 36765746 PMCID: PMC9913313 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15030788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Purpose-To compare patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) for colorectal peritoneal metastases to PROs of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients undergoing conventional surgery. Methods-Data were extracted from the CAIRO6 trial (CRS-HIPEC group) and the PROCORE study (conventional surgery group). Nine predefined PROs (derived from the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire) were compared at baseline, in the early postoperative period and one year postoperatively, with correction for treatment with systemic therapy using linear mixed modeling. Results-In total, 331 patients were included: 71 in the CRS-HIPEC group and 260 in the conventional surgery group. All predefined PROs (fatigue, diarrhea, C30 summary score, Global Health Status, physical, role, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning) did not differ significantly between the groups at all three timepoints, and differential effects over time for all PROs did not differ significantly between the groups. Significant worsening of fatigue, C30 summary score, physical and role functioning (both groups), and cognitive and social functioning (conventional surgery group only) was present in the early postoperative period. All scores returned to baseline at one year postoperatively, except for physical and cognitive functioning in the conventional surgery group. Emotional functioning improved postoperatively in both groups compared to baseline. Conclusion-Despite a more extensive procedure with greater risk of morbidity, CRS-HIPEC in patients with colorectal peritoneal metastases did not have a greater negative impact on PROs than conventional surgery in patients with CRC. Further, systemic therapy did not affect these PROs. These findings may facilitate future patient counseling and shared decision making in clinical practice.
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- Checca Bakkers
- Department of Surgery, Catharina Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 1350, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 1350, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 1350, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 1350, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 1350, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Catharina Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 1350, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, P.O. Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, P.O. Box 19079, 3501 DB Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Catharina Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 1350, 5602 ZA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, P.O. Box 19079, 3501 DB Utrecht, The Netherlands
- GROW—School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +31-40-239-7150
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Le Gouill-Jaijarat C, Péréon Y, Leroy M, Lépine O, Loloum A, Peluchon C, Volteau C, Martineau AS, Korner S, Perrault C, Benmaziane A, Girot P, Petorin C, Perret C, Ligeza-Poisson C, Mayeur D, Flet L, Chiffoleau A, Poinas A, Bennouna J. PROPERTY: study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, multicenter placebo-controlled trial assessing neurotoxicity in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal cancer taking PHYCOCARE® during oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy. Trials 2023; 24:50. [PMID: 36670495 PMCID: PMC9854012 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07071-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is one of the most common adverse effects of antineoplastic agents, ranging in prevalence from 19% to over 85%. Clinically, CIPN is a predominantly sensory neuropathy that may be accompanied by motor and autonomic changes of varying intensity and duration. The high prevalence of CIPN among cancer patients makes it a major problem for both patients and survivors, as well as for their health care providers, especially because there is currently no single effective method of preventing CIPN; moreover, the options for treating this syndrome are very limited. Phycocyanin, a biliprotein pigment and an important constituent of the blue-green algae Spirulina platensis, has been reported to possess significant antioxidant and radical-scavenging properties, offering protection against oxidative stress, which is one of the hypothetic mechanisms, between others, of CIPN occurrence. METHODS Our hypothesis is that phycocyanin may give protection against oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. Our trial will be a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study with 110 randomized patients suffering from metastatic gastrointestinal adenocarcinoma including esogastric, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. Patients are being followed up in the gastroenterology or oncology departments of seven French hospitals. DISCUSSION Due to the neuropathy, patients need to avoid injury by paying careful attention to home safety; patients' physicians often prescribe over-the-counter pain medications. If validated, our hypothesis should help to limit neurotoxicity without the need to discontinue chemotherapy. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05025826. First published on August 27, 2021.
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- Christele Le Gouill-Jaijarat
- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Gastroenterology Department, CHU Nantes (Nantes Teaching Hospital), Nantes Université, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Reference Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases AOC, Filnemus, Euro-NMD, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, Place Alexis-Ricordeau, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Sponsor Department, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Gastroenterology Department, CHU Nantes (Nantes Teaching Hospital), Nantes Université, Nantes, France ,grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Clinical Investigation Centre CIC1413, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Sponsor Department, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Sponsor Department, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Sponsor Department, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Sponsor Department, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- grid.414106.60000 0000 8642 9959Medical Oncology Department, Hôpital Foch, Paris, France
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- grid.477015.00000 0004 1772 6836Gastroenterology Department, CHD Vendée, La Roche sur Yon, France
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- grid.411163.00000 0004 0639 4151CHU Estaing, Clermont-Ferrant, France
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- grid.418037.90000 0004 0641 1257Centre Georges et François Leclerc, Dijon, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Department of Pharmacy, CHU Nantes, Nantes Université, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Sponsor Department, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- grid.277151.70000 0004 0472 0371Clinical Investigation Centre CIC1413, Nantes Université, CHU Nantes, Inserm, Nantes, France
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- grid.414106.60000 0000 8642 9959Medical Oncology Department, Hôpital Foch, Paris, France
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Rokhsareh S, Haghighi S, Tavakoli-Ardakani M. Evaluating the effects of duloxetine on prophylaxis of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with gastrointestinal cancer: A randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2023; 29:60-65. [PMID: 34738855 DOI: 10.1177/10781552211052646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oxaliplatin is a key drug in treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a troublesome and dose-dependent adverse effect of oxaliplatin. It can occur in two distinct forms: acute and chronic. Its incidence is estimated about 65-98%, of which 22% of cases need to stop chemotherapy. In some cases, PN has a long-lasting effect on patient's quality of life (QOL). Therefore, this study was done to evaluate efficacy of duloxetine on prevention of oxaliplatin- induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) in patients with GI cancer. METHODOLOGY In this randomized and double -blind clinical trial study conducted in a tertiary teaching hospital, eligible patients were divided into two groups. Treatment group received duloxetine the day before initiation of chemotherapy regimen at a dose of 30 mg/day for one week and then, the dose was titrated up to 60 mg/day until 12 weeks. For placebo group, one placebo capsule was prescribed daily for one week followed by 2 capsules daily until 12 weeks. In each of chemotherapy courses, PN was assessed using national cancer institute-common terminology criteria for adverse effects (NCI-CTCAE v4.03). Also, chemotherapy -related QOL at the baseline and 12 weeks was assessed by functional assessment of cancer treatment gynecologic oncology group - neurotoxicity (FACT/GOG-NTX). RESULTS Forty patients were randomly assigned to treatment and placebo groups which were similar to each other in terms of chemotherapy regimen, type, and stage of cancer. Analysis of results obtained from the NCI-CTCAE (v4.03) showed that duloxetine could prevent worsening of paresthesia more than placebo (P = 0.025) and patients in duloxetine group experienced less peripheral sensory neuropathy (P = 0.001) than placebo group. Analysis of results obtained from the FACT/GOG-NTX demonstrated a significant worsening of tingling and discomfort in hands (P = 0.002, 0.001, respectively) and feet (P = 0.017, 0.019, respectively) in placebo group compared to duloxetine group. Also, patients experienced more cold temperature -induced pain in extremities (P = 0.001) in placebo group compared to duloxetine group. On the other hand, duloxetine could not improve QOL (P = 0.06) and had not significant effects on trouble feeling the shape of small objects in hand (P = 0.420) or trouble buttoning buttons (P = 0.086). The P-value < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.
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- Soufi Rokhsareh
- Student Research Committee, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Taleghani Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pharmacuetical Sciences Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yin Y, Zhou Y, Zhou J, Zhao L, Hu H, Xiao M, Niu B, Peng J, Dai Y, Tang Y. Cisplatin causes erectile dysfunction by decreasing endothelial and smooth muscle content and inducing cavernosal nerve senescence in rats. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1096723. [PMID: 36761198 PMCID: PMC9905444 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1096723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cisplatin (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum II, CDDP), a drug widely used for cancer worldwide, may affect erectile function, but its side effects have not received enough attention. To investigate the effect of CDDP on erectile function and its possible mechanism. METHODS Sprague-Dawley rats were intraperitoneally administered CDDP (CDDP group) or the same volume of normal saline (control group). Erectile function was evaluated after a one-week washout. Then, histologic changes in the corpus cavernosum and cavernous nerve (CN) were measured. Other Sprague-Dawley rats were used to isolate the major pelvic ganglion and cavernous nerve (MPG/CN). RSC96 cells were then treated with CDDP. SA-β-gal staining was used to identify senescent cells, and qPCR was used to detect the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). Finally, the supernatant of RSC96 cells was used to culture MPG/CN. Erectile function was measured after administration of CDDP. The cavernosum levels of α-SMA, CD31, eNOS, and γ-H2AX, the apoptosis rate and the expression of p16, p21 and p53 in CN were also assayed. The senescent phenotype of RSC96 cells treated with CDDP was identified, and neurite growth from the MPG/CN was photographed and measured. RESULTS The CDDP group had a significantly lower ICP/MAP ratio than the control group. Compared to the control group, the CDDP group exhibited significantly lower α-SMA, CD31 and eNOS levels and significantly higher γ-H2AX and apoptosis rates in corpus cavernosum. In addition, CDDP increased some senescence markers p16, p21 and p53 in CN. In vitro, CDDP induced RSC96 senescence and SASP, and the supernatant of senescent cells slowed neurite outgrowth of MPG/CN. DISCUSSIONS CDDP treatment could induce erectile dysfunction, by affecting the content of endothelial and smooth muscle and causing SASP in CN. The results indicate that CDDP treatment should be considered as a risk factor for ED. Clinicians should pay more attention to the erectile function of cancer patients who receive CDDP treatment.
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- Yinghao Yin
- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Urology, First Affiliated Hospital of Jishou University, Jishou, Hunan, China
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- *Correspondence: Yingbo Dai, ; Yuxin Tang,
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- Department of Urology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Biomedical Imaging, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
- *Correspondence: Yingbo Dai, ; Yuxin Tang,
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Lagerstedt K, Efverman A. A Randomized Sham-Controlled Mixed Methods Pilot Study of the Feasibility of Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: Lessons Learned From Patient Experiences in Integrative Cancer Care. Integr Cancer Ther 2023; 22:15347354231178877. [PMID: 37294052 PMCID: PMC10262658 DOI: 10.1177/15347354231178877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Since there is a lack of effective pharmacological therapies for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and many patients ask for integrative cancer therapies such as acupuncture, the objective of this pilot study was to describe patients' experiences, and to study the feasibility and short-term effects of genuine acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain and unpleasant sensations compared to sham acupuncture. METHODS The pilot study used mixed methods, collecting quantitative and qualitative data. Patients (n = 12) with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy after colorectal cancer were blindly randomized to genuine acupuncture or telescopic sham acupuncture. Individual interviews were conducted, and were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The patients registered pain and unpleasant sensations (100 mm Visual Analog Scales) before and after n = 120 sessions, n = 60 genuine and n = 60 sham acupuncture sessions. RESULTS Five categories of patient experiences were described. The neuropathy negatively affected life. Physical activity was perceived to be important for health, but neuropathy was a barrier. The neuropathy required symptom-managing strategies. Acupuncture was pleasant and valuable, but some patients presented doubts regarding its effect mechanisms. After the genuine acupuncture sessions, pain (mean -2.0 steps relief during each session) and unpleasant sensations (-2.4) in the face was reduced more than after sham acupuncture (+0.1 steps worse pain, P = .018, +0.1 steps worse unpleasant sensations, P = .036). After genuine acupuncture, unpleasant sensations in the hands were reduced less (-0.23) compared to after sham acupuncture (-5.5, P = .002). Pain or unpleasant sensations in the feet did not change. CONCLUSIONS Patients experienced that the neuropathy negatively changed their life and that acupuncture was pleasant and valuable. Patients receiving genuine acupuncture had short-term effects regarding pain and unpleasant sensations in the face compared to patients receiving sham acupuncture, while hands and feet did not improve. The patients were successfully blinded and complied with the acupuncture. We welcome future full-scaled randomized sham-controlled acupuncture studies.
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Calls A, Torres‐Espin A, Tormo M, Martínez‐Escardó L, Bonet N, Casals F, Navarro X, Yuste VJ, Udina E, Bruna J. A transient inflammatory response contributes to oxaliplatin neurotoxicity in mice. Ann Clin Transl Neurol 2022; 9:1985-1998. [PMID: 36369764 PMCID: PMC9735376 DOI: 10.1002/acn3.51691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Peripheral neuropathy is a relevant dose-limiting adverse event that can affect up to 90% of oncologic patients with colorectal cancer receiving oxaliplatin treatment. The severity of neurotoxicity often leads to dose reduction or even premature cessation of chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the limited knowledge about the molecular mechanisms related to oxaliplatin neurotoxicity leads to a lack of effective treatments to prevent the development of this clinical condition. In this context, the present work aimed to determine the exact molecular mechanisms involved in the development of oxaliplatin neurotoxicity in a murine model to try to find new therapeutical targets. METHODS By single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), we studied the transcriptomic profile of sensory neurons and satellite glial cells (SGC) of the Dorsal Root Ganglia (DRG) from a well-characterized mouse model of oxaliplatin neurotoxicity. RESULTS Analysis of scRNA-seq data pointed to modulation of inflammatory processes in response to oxaliplatin treatment. In this line, we observed increased levels of NF-kB p65 protein, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and immune cell infiltration in DRGs and peripheral nerves of oxaliplatin-treated mice, which was accompanied by mechanical allodynia and decrease in sensory nerve amplitudes. INTERPRETATION Our data show that, in addition to the well-described DNA damage, oxaliplatin neurotoxicity is related to an exacerbated pro-inflammatory response in DRG and peripheral nerves, and open new insights in the development of anti-inflammatory strategies as a treatment for preventing peripheral neuropathy induced by oxaliplatin.
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- Aina Calls
- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology, and Immunology, Institute of NeuroscienceUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBellaterraSpain,Biomedical Research Center Network on Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED)BellaterraSpain
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Brain and Spinal Injury CenterUniversity of California San FranciscoSan FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
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- Genomics Core Facility, Departament de Ciències Experimentals i de la SalutUniversitat Pompeu Fabra, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain,Scientific IT Core Facility, Departament de Ciències Experimentals i de la SalutUniversitat Pompeu Fabra, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of NeuroscienceUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBellaterraSpain
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- Genomics Core Facility, Departament de Ciències Experimentals i de la SalutUniversitat Pompeu Fabra, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
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- Genomics Core Facility, Departament de Ciències Experimentals i de la SalutUniversitat Pompeu Fabra, Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain,Departament de Genètica, Microbiologia i Estadística, Facultat de BiologiaUniversitat de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology, and Immunology, Institute of NeuroscienceUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBellaterraSpain,Biomedical Research Center Network on Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED)BellaterraSpain
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- Department of Biochemistry, Institute of NeuroscienceUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBellaterraSpain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology, and Immunology, Institute of NeuroscienceUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBellaterraSpain,Biomedical Research Center Network on Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED)BellaterraSpain
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- Department of Cell Biology, Physiology, and Immunology, Institute of NeuroscienceUniversitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBellaterraSpain,Biomedical Research Center Network on Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIBERNED)BellaterraSpain,Unit of Neuro‐Oncology, Hospital Universitari de BellvitgeBellvitge Institute for Biomedical Research (IDIBELL), L'Hospitalet de LlobregatBarcelonaSpain
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Olivier T, Prasad V. Molecular testing to deliver personalized chemotherapy recommendations: risking over and undertreatment. BMC Med 2022; 20:392. [PMID: 36348413 PMCID: PMC9644653 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-022-02589-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the adjuvant setting of cancer treatment, de-escalation strategies have the goal of omitting or minimizing treatment in patients, without compromising outcomes. Historically, eligibility for adjuvant treatment solely relied on the patient's clinical and tumor's pathological characteristics. At the turn of the century, based on new biological understanding, molecular-based strategies were tested and sometimes implemented. MAIN BODY However, we illustrate how molecularly based de-escalation strategies may paradoxically lead to overtreatment. This may happen when the novel approach is tested in lieu of standard management and may not yield the same results when being implemented in addition to usual practice. In the DYNAMIC trial, adjuvant chemotherapy decision in stage II colon cancer was compared between a circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)-based approach and the standard care. We show this may result in more patients receiving oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy and may expose a similar proportion of patients to chemotherapy if the novel strategy is implemented in addition to usual practice. The other potential risk is undertreatment. We provide an illustration of early breast cancer, where the decision of adjuvant chemotherapy based on the gene expression signature MammaPrint may lead to inferior outcomes as compared with the clinico-pathologic strategy. This may also happen when non-inferiority designs have large margins. Among solutions, it should be acknowledged that clinico-pathological features, like T4 in colon cancer, may not be abandoned and replaced by novel strategies in real-life practice. Therefore, novel strategies should be tested in addition to standard of care, and not in lieu of. Second, de-escalation trials should focus on the settings where the standard of care has a widespread agreement. This would avoid the risk of testing non-inferiority against an ineffective therapy, which guarantees successes without providing informative data. CONCLUSION Simply because a molecular test is rational does not mean it can improve patient outcomes. Here, we highlight how molecular test-based strategies may result in either overtreatment or undertreatment. In the rapidly evolving field of medicine, where technological advances may be transformative, our piece highlights scientific pitfalls to be aware of when considering running such trials or before implementing novel strategies in daily practice.
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- Timothée Olivier
- Department of Oncology, Geneva University Hospital, 4 Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil Street, 1205, Geneva, Switzerland.
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th St., 2nd Fl, San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th St., 2nd Fl, San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA
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Teng C, Vardy JL. "POLAR-izing" Findings From Trials of Neuroprotection for Oxaliplatin Neuropathy. JNCI Cancer Spectr 2022; 6:pkac076. [PMID: 36308449 PMCID: PMC9673911 DOI: 10.1093/jncics/pkac076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 09/08/2024] Open
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- Christina Teng
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Concord Cancer Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Concord Cancer Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Kataoka T. Elucidation of Pathology in Urological Diseases and Creation of New Therapeutics. YAKUGAKU ZASSHI 2022; 142:1129-1136. [DOI: 10.1248/yakushi.22-00130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Tomoya Kataoka
- Department of Clinical Pharmaceutics Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya City University
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Tyler EF, McGhee CNJ, Lawrence B, Braatvedt GD, Mankowski JL, Oakley JD, Sethi S, Misra SL. Corneal Nerve Changes Observed by In Vivo Confocal Microscopy in Patients Receiving Oxaliplatin for Colorectal Cancer: The COCO Study. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11164770. [PMID: 36013010 PMCID: PMC9409896 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11164770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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An objective method of early identification of people at risk of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is needed to minimize long-term toxicity and maximize dose intensity. The aims of the study were to observe corneal nerve microstructure and corneal sensitivity changes and peripheral neuropathy in patients receiving oxaliplatin, and to determine its association with corneal parameters at different stages of treatment and assess utility as non-invasive markers to detect and monitor peripheral neuropathy. Twenty-three patients scheduled to receive oxaliplatin chemotherapy with intravenous 5-FU for gastro-intestinal cancer were recruited and followed up with for 12 months. Ocular examinations including corneal and retinal evaluations, alongside peripheral neuropathy assessment, were performed. The corneal nerve density did not show significant change after chemotherapy when measured with a widely used semi-automated program or an automated analysis technique. Macula and optic nerve function did not change during or after oxaliplatin chemotherapy. However, the corneal nerve density modestly correlated with clinical peripheral neuropathy after 20 weeks of chemotherapy (r = 0.61, p = 0.01) when peripheral neuropathy is typical most profound, and corneal nerve sensitivity correlated with neuropathy at 12 (r = 0.55, p = 0.01) and 20 weeks (r = 0.64, p = 0.006). In conclusion, corneal changes detected on confocal microscopy show moderate association with peripheral neuropathy, indicating their potential to identify the development of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy. However, further studies are required to confirm these findings.
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- Ellen F. Tyler
- Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Department of Oncology, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Department of Endocrinology, Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland District Health Board, Auckland 1051, New Zealand
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- Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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- Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
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van de Graaf DL, Mols F, Trompetter HR, van der Lee ML, Schreurs KMG, Børøsund E, Nes LS, Smeets T. Effectiveness of the online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention "Embrace Pain" for cancer survivors with chronic painful chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2022; 23:642. [PMID: 35945582 PMCID: PMC9361507 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-022-06592-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND About 30% of cancer survivors suffer from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) ≥6 months after completion of chemotherapy. This condition, for which treatment options are scarce, comes with limitations in daily life functioning and decreased quality of life. The current study examines the effectiveness of an online self-help intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in comparison to a waiting list condition (WLC) to deal with CIPN. In addition, it examines which factors moderate effects and to what extent the effects differ between guided and unguided ACT intervention. METHODS A two-parallel, non-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be carried out. Adult cancer survivors who experience painful CIPN for at least 3 months and completed chemotherapy at least 6 months ago will be recruited (n=146). In the intervention condition, participants will follow an 8-week self-management course containing 6 modules regarding psychoeducation and ACT processes, including therapeutic email guidance. By means of text and experiential exercises, supplemented with illustrations, metaphors, and audio files, people will learn to carry out value-oriented activities in their daily life with pain. Participants will learn new ways of coping with pain, including reducing pain avoidance and increasing pain acceptance. Participants in the WLC will be invited to follow the intervention without therapeutic guidance 5 months after start. Pain interference is the primary outcome, while psychological distress, quality of life, CIPN symptom severity, pain intensity, psychological flexibility, mindfulness skills, values-based living, and pain catastrophizing will serve as secondary outcomes. All outcome measures will be evaluated at inclusion and baseline, early-intervention, mid-intervention, post-treatment, and 3- and 6-month post-treatment. Qualitative interviews will be conducted post-treatment regarding experiences, usage, usability, content fit, and satisfaction with the intervention. DISCUSSION This study will provide valuable information on the effectiveness of an online self-help intervention based on ACT versus WLC for chronic painful CIPN patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05371158 . Registered on May 12, 2022. PROTOCOL VERSION version 1, 24-05-2022.
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- Daniëlle L van de Graaf
- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands. .,Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands.,Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands
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- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands.,Centre for Psycho-Oncology, Scientific Research Department, Helen Dowling Institute, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Health & Technology, Centre for eHealth & Well-being Research, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Digital Health Research, Division of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Drammen, Norway
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- Department of Digital Health Research, Division of Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, College of Medicine and Science, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- CoRPS - Center of Research on Psychological disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands
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Filipponi C, Masiero M, Pizzoli SFM, Grasso R, Ferrucci R, Pravettoni G. A Comprehensive Analysis of the Cancer Chronic Pain Experience: A Narrative Review. Cancer Manag Res 2022; 14:2173-2184. [PMID: 35855762 PMCID: PMC9288227 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s355653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Cancer-related chronic pain (CP) represents a critical clinical issue through the disease, severely compromising the quality of life (QoL) of patients and the family environment. The current review employed a narrative method to synthesize the main results about the impact of cancer-related CP on QoL, adopting a multidimensional and threefold vision: patients, caregivers, and patient–caregiver perspective. Evidence emphasizes the importance of considering a bidirectional perspective (patient–caregiver) to understand better the pain experience throughout the cancer continuum and its consequences on QoL of patients and caregivers. Moreover, a holistic and multidimensional approach to cancer-related CP and its impact on QoL of patients and caregivers is still needed, in which the interconnection between physical, psychological, and social factors should be analyzed. Theoretical and methodological issues for orienting future social and family research initiatives were discussed.
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- Chiara Filipponi
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy.,Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy.,Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy.,Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Milan, Milan, 20146, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, 20122, Italy.,Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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van den Hurk CJG, Mols F, Eicher M, Chan RJ, Becker A, Geleijnse G, Walraven I, Coolbrandt A, Lustberg M, Velikova G, Charalambous A, Koczwara B, Howell D, Basch EM, van de Poll-Franse LV. A Narrative Review on the Collection and Use of Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes in Cancer Survivorship Care with Emphasis on Symptom Monitoring. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:4370-4385. [PMID: 35735458 PMCID: PMC9222072 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29060349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) applications promise great added value for improving symptom management and health-related quality of life. The aim of this narrative review is to describe the collection and use of ePROs for cancer survivorship care, with an emphasis on ePRO-symptom monitoring. It offers many different perspectives from research settings, while current implementation in routine care is ongoing. ePRO collection optimizes survivorship care by providing insight into the patients' well-being and prioritizing their unmet needs during the whole trajectory from diagnosis to end-of-life. ePRO-symptom monitoring can contribute to timely health risk detection and subsequently allow earlier intervention. Detection is optimized by automatically generated alerts that vary from simple to complex and multilayered. Using ePRO-symptoms during in-hospital consultation enhances the patients' conversation with the health care provider before making informed decisions about treatments, other interventions, or self-management. ePRO(-symptoms) entail specific implementation issues and complementary ethics considerations. The latter is due to privacy concerns, digital divide, and scarcity of adequately representative data for particular groups of patients.
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- Corina J. G. van den Hurk
- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (F.M.); (G.G.); (L.V.v.d.P.-F.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (F.M.); (G.G.); (L.V.v.d.P.-F.)
- CoRPS—Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Higher Education and Research in Health Care (IUFRS), Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne and Lausanne University Hospital, CH-1010 Lausanne, Switzerland;
- Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
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- Amsterdam UMC, Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Cancer Center Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (F.M.); (G.G.); (L.V.v.d.P.-F.)
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- Radboudumc, Department for Health Evidence, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Oncology Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Center for Nursing and Midwifery, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520, USA;
- Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James’s, University of Leeds and Leeds Cancer Centre, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK;
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- Nursing Department, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol 3036, Cyprus;
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, 00074 CGI Turku, Finland
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- Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada;
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (F.M.); (G.G.); (L.V.v.d.P.-F.)
- CoRPS—Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Psychosocial Research, Division of Psychosocial Research & Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Vissers PAJ, Vink GR, Koelink MR, Koopman M, Arts LPJ, Oerlemans S, May AM, van de Poll-Franse LV, van Erning FN. Evaluation of an individual feedback report on patient-reported outcomes in the Prospective Dutch ColoRectal Cancer cohort. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:7303-7312. [PMID: 35606477 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07165-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Returning patient-reported outcomes to patients might aid patients in detecting symptoms and might facilitate early intervention. This descriptive study evaluates the use of an individual feedback report on patient-reported outcomes for colorectal cancer patients and aims to assess differences in patient, tumor, and treatment characteristics and cohort retention between patients who opt and do not opt for the feedback report. METHODS Patients with colorectal cancer participating in the nationwide Prospective Dutch ColoRectal Cancer Cohort, who filled in questionnaires digitally between June 2018 and January 2019, were included. Participants were given the option to receive a feedback report at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. The usefulness, content, and layout of the feedback report were evaluated. Differences in patient, tumor, and treatment characteristics, patient-reported outcomes, and cohort retention at subsequent questionnaires between participants who did and did not opt for feedback were assessed. RESULTS A total of 484 participants were included of whom 293 (61%) opted for feedback. The feedback report was considered useful by 92%. No differences in patient, tumor, and treatment characteristics, and patient-reported outcomes were found between participants who did and did not opt for feedback. The response rate was higher among patients who opted for feedback compared to patients who did not opt for feedback at T3 (84 vs 74%), but not at T6 and T12. CONCLUSION The feedback report was used by 6 out of 10 patients. The feedback report was considered valuable and associated with a higher subsequent response rate.
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- Pauline A J Vissers
- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Center of Research On Psychology in Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Center of Research On Psychology in Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands
- Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
- Department of Surgery, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
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Smit D, Mols F, Bonhof CS, Bours MJL, Vreugdenhil G, Beijer S. Is CT-based body composition associated with long-term chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in colorectal cancer survivors? Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:6071-6078. [PMID: 35416503 PMCID: PMC9135771 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07036-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect among colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors, and the severity is mainly dependent on the chemotherapy dose. Nowadays, chemotherapy dose is based on body surface area, while determination based on more accurate measures of body composition may be better. This study aimed to investigate the association between body composition and long-term CIPN among CRC survivors 2-11 years after diagnosis. METHODS Data from CRC survivors from the population-based PROFILES registry were used. Survivors were included when they received chemotherapy, filled in the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20, and had a computed tomography (CT) scan at diagnosis (n = 202). Total, sensory, motor, and autonomic CIPN were based upon the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20. The abdominal CT scans were used to determine skeletal muscle index (SMI), skeletal muscle density (SMD), visceral adipose tissue (VAT), subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), and total adipose tissue (TAT). Logistic regression was used to analyze the association between CIPN outcomes and body composition variables. RESULTS CIPN was experienced by 64% of the CRC survivors several years after chemotherapy. More SAT was associated with a higher odds of reporting total CIPN (OR = 1.01 95% CI 1.00-1.01, p = 0.01), motor CIPN (OR = 1.01 95% CI 1.00-1.01, p = 0.01), and sensory CIPN (OR = 1.01 95% CI 1.00-1.01, p = 0.04). No associations of other body composition parameters with CIPN were observed. CONCLUSION Only SAT was associated with total, motor, and sensory CIPN. Based on these results, we cannot conclude that determining the chemotherapy dose based on body composition is preferred over determining the chemotherapy dose based on body surface to prevent CIPN. More research is needed to assess associations of body composition with CIPN, a common side effect of chemotherapy.
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- Debbie Smit
- CoRPS - Center of Research On Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- CoRPS - Center of Research On Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
- Department of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- CoRPS - Center of Research On Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, 5000 LE, Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW - School for Oncology & Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Máxima Medical Centre, Eindhoven and Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research & Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Kataoka T, Kawaki Y, Kito Y, Suzuki J, Mori T, Hotta Y, Sanagawa A, Kawade Y, Maeda Y, Furukawa-Hibi Y, Kimura K. Gosha-Jinki-Gan Improved Erectile Dysfunction Caused by Anti-Cancer Agent Oxaliplatin by Decreasing Transcriptional Expression of Phosphodiesterase-5 in Rats. Sex Med 2022; 10:100484. [PMID: 35065470 PMCID: PMC9023251 DOI: 10.1016/j.esxm.2021.100484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background A platinum-containing anti-cancer agent, oxaliplatin (L-OHP), is known to induce peripheral neuropathy, including erectile dysfunction (ED) as a side effect, while Gosha-jinki-gan (GJG) is a traditional Japanese herbal medicine mainly used for peripheral neuropathy. Aim To investigate the effect of GJG on L-OHP-induced ED in rats. Methods Twelve-week-old male Wister/ST rats were categorized into the following groups: Sham, Sham+GJG, L-OHP, and L-OHP+GJG (each n = 10). The L-OHP and L-OHP+GJG groups were injected intravenously with L-OHP (4 mg/kg) for 2 consecutive days in the first week. Statistical significance was determined using Bonferroni's multiple comparison test. Outcomes At the end of the study period, erectile function was evaluated by measuring intracavernosal pressure (ICP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) after cavernous nerve stimulation. Western blot analysis was used to assess the neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) levels, and quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to assess the expression of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase-1. Results The ICP/MAP ratio of L-OHP rats (0.34 ± 0.06) was significantly lower than that of Sham rats (0.67 ± 0.03, P < .01), however, the ICP/MAP ratio of L-OHP+GJG rats (0.55 ± 0.01) was significantly higher than that of L-OHP rats (P < .01). There were no significant differences in the nNOS and eNOS protein expression between both groups (P > .05). GJG administration significantly decreased PDE-5 and NADPH oxidase-1 messenger RNA expressions in the L-OHP+GJG group. Clinical Translation This animal model study suggests that GJG might be effective for erectile function in cancer survivors. Strengths & limitations Our study identified that GJG had no notable side effects in the treated group. Further investigation of the cavernous nerve would also help elucidate the mechanism of GJG effect, which is a limitation of this study. Conclusion We found that GJG administration improved L-OHP-induced ED by improving transcriptional PDE-5 expression. Kataoka T, Kawaki Y, Kito Y, et al. Gosha-Jinki-Gan Improved Erectile Dysfunction Caused by Anti-Cancer Agent Oxaliplatin by Decreasing Transcriptional Expression of Phosphodiesterase-5 in Rats. Sex Med 2022;10:100484.
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Rich MM, Housley SN, Nardelli P, Powers RK, Cope TC. Imbalanced Subthreshold Currents Following Sepsis and Chemotherapy: A Shared Mechanism Offering a New Therapeutic Target? Neuroscientist 2022; 28:103-120. [PMID: 33345706 PMCID: PMC8215085 DOI: 10.1177/1073858420981866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Both sepsis and treatment of cancer with chemotherapy are known to cause neurologic dysfunction. The primary defects seen in both groups of patients are neuropathy and encephalopathy; the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Analysis of preclinical models of these disparate conditions reveal similar defects in ion channel function contributing to peripheral neuropathy. The defects in ion channel function extend to the central nervous system where lower motoneurons are affected. In motoneurons the defect involves ion channels responsible for subthreshold currents that convert steady depolarization into repetitive firing. The inability to correctly translate depolarization into steady, repetitive firing has profound effects on motor function, and could be an important contributor to weakness and fatigue experienced by both groups of patients. The possibility that disruption of function, either instead of, or in addition to neurodegeneration, may underlie weakness and fatigue leads to a novel approach to therapy. Activation of serotonin (5HT) receptors in a rat model of sepsis restores the normal balance of subthreshold currents and normal motoneuron firing. If an imbalance of subthreshold currents also occurs in other central nervous system neurons, it could contribute to encephalopathy. We hypothesize that pharmacologically restoring the proper balance of subthreshold currents might provide effective therapy for both neuropathy and encephalopathy in patients recovering from sepsis or treatment with chemotherapy.
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- Mark M. Rich
- Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA,Integrated Cancer Research Center, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA,Integrated Cancer Research Center, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA,Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Wang AB, Housley SN, Flores AM, Cope TC, Perreault EJ. Cancer survivors post-chemotherapy exhibit unique proprioceptive deficits in proximal limbs. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2022; 19:32. [PMID: 35321749 PMCID: PMC8944065 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-022-01010-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oxaliplatin (OX) chemotherapy for colorectal cancer is associated with adverse neurotoxic effects that can contribute to long-term sensorimotor impairments in cancer survivors. It is often thought that the sensorimotor impairments are dominated by OX-induced dying-back sensory neuropathy that primarily affects the distal regions of the limb. Recent preclinical studies have identified encoding dysfunction of muscle proprioceptors as an alternative mechanism. Unlike the dying-back sensory neuropathy affecting distal limbs, dysfunction of muscle proprioceptors could have more widespread effects. Most investigations of chemotherapy-induced sensorimotor impairments have considered only the effects of distal changes in sensory processing; none have evaluated proximal changes or their influence on function. Our study fills this gap by evaluating the functional use of proprioception in the shoulder and elbow joints of cancer survivors post OX chemotherapy. We implemented three multidirectional sensorimotor tasks: force matching, target reaching, and postural stability tasks to evaluate various aspects of proprioception and their use. Force and kinematic data of the sensorimotor tasks were collected in 13 cancer survivors treated with OX and 13 age-matched healthy controls. RESULTS Cancer survivors exhibited less accuracy and precision than an age-matched control group when they had to rely only on proprioceptive information to match force, even for forces that required only torques about the shoulder. There were also small differences in the ability to maintain arm posture but no significant differences in reaching. The force deficits in cancer survivors were significantly correlated with self-reported motor dysfunction. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that cancer survivors post OX chemotherapy exhibit proximal proprioceptive deficits, and that the deficits in producing accurate and precise forces are larger than those for producing unloaded movements. Current clinical assessments of chemotherapy-related sensorimotor dysfunction are largely limited to distal symptoms. Our study suggests that we also need to consider changes in proximal function. Force matching tasks similar to those used here could provide a clinically meaningful approach to quantifying OX-related movement dysfunction during and after chemotherapy.
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- Allison B Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 355 E Erie St 21st Floor, Evanston, IL, 60611, USA.
- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA.
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
- Cancer Survivorship Institute, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
- W.H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Integrated Cancer Research Center, Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 355 E Erie St 21st Floor, Evanston, IL, 60611, USA
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern, Chicago, IL, USA
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Révész D, Bonhof CS, Bours MJ, Weijenberg MP, Vreugdenhil G, van de Poll-Franse LV, Mols F. Sociodemographic, Clinical, Lifestyle and Psychological Correlates of Peripheral Neuropathy among 2–12-Year Colorectal Cancer Survivors. Oncol Res Treat 2022; 45:480-493. [PMID: 35306496 PMCID: PMC9533432 DOI: 10.1159/000524037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a debilitating complication among colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors that can become chronic. No large-scale study has yet analyzed correlates in multivariable models. We did multivariable analyses to find correlates of PN.
Methods
In 1,516 all-stage Dutch CRC survivors, cross-sectional data were collected on sensory, motor, autonomic and total PN, sociodemographic (age, sex, education, employment, partner), clinical (time since diagnosis, tumor location, stage, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, co-morbidities), lifestyle (alcohol, smoking, physical activity, body mass index), psychological factors (anxiety, depression, personality) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). After multiple imputation, correlates were analyzed with linear regressions and eliminated with backwards selection.
Results
CRC survivors (69 years; 42% female) were on average five years post-diagnosis, and 28-65% reported PN. PN was associated with older age, being male (sensory) or female (motor), shorter time since diagnosis, chemotherapy, co-morbidities, anxiety, depression, and worse scores on HRQoL domains, and pain, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, constipation and financial problems.
Conclusions
In multivariable analyses, PN is affected by receiving chemotherapy, aging, sex, co-morbidities, stress-related factors and HRQoL in CRC survivors. Future PN-related studies can include these factors, and they can be examined in longitudinal studies to gain more knowledge about chronicity and severity of PN.
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- Dóra Révész
- Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, GROW School for Oncology and Developmental Biology, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Maxima Medical Centre, Veldhoven, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Research, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
- *Floortje Mols,
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Meng L, Huang J, Qiu F, Shan X, Chen L, Sun S, Wang Y, Yang J. Peripheral Neuropathy During Concomitant Administration of Proteasome Inhibitors and Factor Xa Inhibitors: Identifying the Likelihood of Drug-Drug Interactions. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:757415. [PMID: 35359859 PMCID: PMC8963930 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.757415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Backgrounds: Proteasome inhibitors (PI) cause toxic peripheral neuropathy (PN), which is one of the dose-limiting adverse events of these treatments. Recent preclinical studies find that factor Xa inhibitor (FXaI), rivaroxaban, promotes PN in animals receiving oxaliplatin. Cancer patients can receive combined therapy of PI and FXaI. This study aimed to identify and characterize the interaction signals for the concomitant use of PI and FXaI resulting in PN.Methods: Reports from the United States FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) were extracted from the first quarter of 2004 to the first quarter of 2020 for analysis. The Standardized Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) query was used to identify PN cases. We conducted an initial disproportionality investigation to detect PN adverse event signals associated with the combined use of PI and FXaI by estimating a reporting odds ratio (ROR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The adjusted RORs were then analyzed by logistic regression analysis (adjusting for age, gender, and reporting year), and additive/multiplicative models were performed to further confirm the findings. Additionally, subset data analysis was performed on the basis of a single drug of PI and FXaI.Results: A total of 159,317 adverse event reports (including 2,822 PN reports) were included. The combined use of PI and FXaI was associated with a higher reporting of PN (RORadj = 7.890, 95%CI, 5.321–11.698). The result remained significant based on additive/multiplicative methods. The observed association was consistent in the analysis restricted to all specific PI agents (bortezomib and ixazomib) and FXaI (rivaroxaban), except apixaban.Conclusion: Analysis of FAERS data identified reporting associations of PN in the combined use of PI and FXaI, suggesting the need for more robust preclinical and clinical studies to elucidate the relationship.
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- Long Meng
- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Western New England University, Springfield, MA, United States
- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- *Correspondence: Junqing Yang,
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Tamburin S, Park SB, Schenone A, Mantovani E, Hamedani M, Alberti P, Yildiz-Kabak V, Kleckner IR, Kolb N, Mazzucchelli M, McNeish BL, Argyriou AA, Cavaletti G, Hoke A. Rehabilitation, exercise, and related non-pharmacological interventions for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity: Systematic review and evidence-based recommendations. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2022; 171:103575. [PMID: 34968623 PMCID: PMC10658987 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Pharmacological strategies for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN) are very limited. We systematically reviewed data on rehabilitation, exercise, physical therapy, and other physical non-pharmacological interventions and offered evidence-based recommendations for the prevention and treatment of CIPN. A literature search using PubMed, Web of Science and CINAHL was conducted from database inception until May 31st, 2021. 2791 records were title-abstract screened, 71 papers were full-text screened, 41 studies were included, 21 on prevention and 20 on treatment of CIPN. Treatment type, cancer type, chemotherapy compounds were heterogeneous, sample size was small (median: N = 34) and intention-to-treat analysis was lacking in 26/41 reports. Because of the methodological issues of included studies, the reviewed evidence should be considered as preliminary. Exercise, endurance, strength, balance, and sensorimotor training have been studied in low-to-moderate quality studies, while the evidence for other treatments is preliminary/inconclusive. We offer recommendation for the design of future trials on CIPN.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stefano Tamburin
- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Italy.
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- Brain and Mind Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Maternal and Infantile Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Italy; IRCCS San Martino Hospital, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Maternal and Infantile Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Italy
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- Experimental Neurology Unit, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pain and Translational Symptom Science, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA
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- Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA
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- Department of Neurology, "Saint Andrew's" State General Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Experimental Neurology Unit, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Zaborowski AM, Abdile A, Adamina M, Aigner F, d'Allens L, Allmer C, Álvarez A, Anula R, Andric M, Atallah S, Bach S, Bala M, Barussaud M, Bausys A, Beggs A, Bellolio F, Bennett MR, Berdinskikh A, Bevan V, Biondo S, Bislenghi G, Bludau M, Brouwer N, Brown C, Bruns C, Buchanan DD, Buchwald P, Burger JWA, Burlov N, Campanelli M, Capdepont M, Carvello M, Chew HH, Christoforidis D, Clark D, Climent M, Collinson R, Cologne KG, Contreras T, Croner R, Daniels IR, Dapri G, Davies J, Delrio P, Denost Q, Deutsch M, Dias A, D'Hoore A, Drozdov E, Duek D, Dunlop M, Dziki A, Edmundson A, Efetov S, El-Hussuna A, Elliot B, Emile S, Espin E, Evans M, Faes S, Faiz O, Figueiredo N, Fleming F, Foppa C, Fowler G, Frasson M, Forgan T, Frizelle F, Gadaev S, Gellona J, Glyn T, Goran B, Greenwood E, Guren MG, Guillon S, Gutlic I, Hahnloser D, Hampel H, Hanly A, Hasegawa H, Iversen LH, Hill A, Hill J, Hoch J, Hompes R, Hurtado L, Iaquinandi F, Imbrasaite U, Islam R, Jafari MD, Salido AJ, Jiménez Toscano M, Kanemitsu Y, Karachun A, Karimuddin AA, Keller DS, Kelly J, Kennelly R, Khrykov G, Kocian P, Koh C, Kok N, Knight KA, Knol J, Kontovounisios C, Korner H, Krivokapic Z, Kronberger I, Kroon HM, Kryzauskas M, Kural S, Kusters M, Lakkis Z, Lankov T, Larson D, Lázár G, Lee KY, Lee SH, Lefèvre JH, Lepisto A, Lieu C, Loi L, Lynch C, Maillou-Martinaud H, Maroli A, Martin S, Martling A, Matzel KE, Mayol J, McDermott F, Meurette G, Millan M, Mitteregger M, Moiseenko A, Monson JRT, Morarasu S, Moritani K, Möslein G, Munini M, Nahas C, Nahas S, Negoi I, Novikova A, Ocares M, Okabayashi K, Olkina A, Oñate-Ocaña L, Otero J, Ozen C, Pace U, Julião GPS, Panaiotti L, Panis Y, Papamichael D, Patel S, Uriburu JCP, Peng SL, Pera M, Perez RO, Petrov A, Pfeffer F, Phang TP, Poskus T, Pringle H, Proud D, Raguz I, Rama N, Rasheed S, Raval MJ, Rega D, Reissfelder C, Meneses JCR, Ris F, Riss S, Rodriguez-Zentner H, Roxburgh CS, Saklani A, Sammour T, Saraste D, Schneider M, Seishima R, Sekulic A, Seppala T, Sheahan K, Shlomina A, Sigismondo G, Singnomklao T, Siragusa L, Smart N, Solis-Peña A, Spinelli A, Staiger RD, Stamos MJ, Steele S, Tan KK, Tanis PJ, Tekkis P, Teklay B, Tengku S, Tsarkov P, Turina M, Ulrich A, Vailati BB, van Harten M, Verhoef C, Warrier S, Wexner S, de Wilt H, Weinberg BA, Wells C, Wolthuis A, Xynos E, You N, Zakharenko A, Zeballos J, Zhou J, Winter DC. Microsatellite instability in young patients with rectal cancer: molecular findings and treatment response. Br J Surg 2022; 109:251-255. [PMID: 35030243 DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In this study of 400 patients with early-onset rectal cancer, 12.5 per cent demonstrated microsatellite instability (MSI). MSI was associated with a reduced likelihood of nodal positivity, an increased rate of pathological complete response, and improved disease-specific survival.
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Efficacy of combined hand exercise intervention in patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:4981-4992. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-06846-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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