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Lustberg M, Fan-Havard P, Wong FL, Hill K, Phelps MA, Herrera KW, Tsai NC, Synold T, Feng Y, Kalu C, Sedrak MS, Yee LD. Randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial of nanoemulsion curcumin in women with aromatase inhibitor-induced arthropathy: an Alliance/NCORP pilot trial. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024; 205:61-73. [PMID: 38280052 PMCID: PMC11062803 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-023-07223-4] [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: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy reduces risk of recurrence and death for postmenopausal women with breast cancer (BC); however, AI-induced arthralgia (AIIA) can lead to discontinuation of treatment. Curcumin, a bioactive polyphenolic substance, may help ameliorate inflammation-related conditions including osteoarthritis and pain. METHODS We conducted a multisite randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind pilot trial (Alliance A22_Pilot9) to evaluate the effects of nanoemulsion curcumin (NEC, 200 mg/day) in postmenopausal women experiencing AIIA for ≥ 3 months. The primary objective was to determine the feasibility of using Functional Assessment of Cancer Treatment-Endocrine Symptoms (FACT-ES) to detect changes from 0 (T0) to 3 months (T3) of NEC treatment in AI-induced symptoms and well-being; secondary objectives included evaluation of changes in Disabilities of the Shoulder, Arm, and Hand (DASH), Brief Pain Inventory-short form (BPI-SF), grip strength, and biomarkers at T0 and T3. RESULTS Forty-two patients were randomized to NEC or placebo; 34 women completed the 3-month study. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs: FACT-ES, DASH, BPI-SF) and biospecimens were collected at T0-T3 in > 80% of participants. Adherence was ≥ 90% for both arms. PROMs and grip strength did not differ significantly by treatment arm. Plasma curcumin was detected only in NEC arm participants. Serum estradiol and estrone levels were below detection or low on study agent. Gastrointestinal adverse effects were commonly reported in both arms. CONCLUSION NEC versus placebo in a multisite randomized trial is feasible and well-tolerated. Additional studies with larger sample size are needed to further evaluate the efficacy and safety of NEC in treatment of AIIA. CLINICALTRIALS gov Identifier: NCT03865992, first posted March 7, 2019.
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA
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- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA.
- Department of Surgery, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA, 91010, USA.
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Joyce E, Tao X, Stearns V, Hayes DF, Storniolo AM, Kidwell KM, Henry NL. Polypharmacy, over-the-counter medications, and aromatase inhibitor adherence in early-stage breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024; 204:539-546. [PMID: 38198070 PMCID: PMC11055629 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-023-07218-1] [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: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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PURPOSE Polypharmacy is associated with negative health outcomes and decreased medication adherence. Polypharmacy is common in cancer populations, but few studies have evaluated the relationship between polypharmacy and aromatase inhibitor (AI) adherence. No studies have evaluated the relationship between over-the-counter (OTC) supplements and AI adherence. Our primary hypothesis was that polypharmacy would be associated with increased risk of premature AI discontinuation. METHODS This exploratory analysis used data from the Exemestane and Letrozole Pharmacogenetics (ELPh) trial, a prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trial that enrolled participants from 2005 to 2009. Included patients were female, postmenopausal, with stage 0-III breast cancer, who had completed indicated chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Participants were randomized to adjuvant exemestane or letrozole and completed serial clinical examinations and questionnaires for two years. Concomitant medication data were collected prospectively. Cox proportion models were used for statistical analysis of the relationship between polypharmacy, OTCs, medication class, and AI adherence. RESULTS In the 490 analyzed participants, use of any prescription medications at baseline was associated with decreased risk of premature AI discontinuation (HR 0.56, p = 0.02). Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) at baseline was associated with decreased risk of premature AI discontinuation (HR 0.67, p = 0.04). Use of any OTCs was not associated with AI discontinuation. CONCLUSION Baseline use of prescription medications but not OTCs was associated with increased AI persistence. Future research is needed to understand how this can be utilized to promote AI adherence.
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- Elizabeth Joyce
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA.
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Faravel K, Jarlier M, Meignant L, Thomaso M, Del Rio M, Jacot W, Stoebner A. Efficacy of a physiotherapy, yoga and patient education programme for patients with breast cancer and hormone therapy-induced pain: a multicentre randomised study protocol (SKYPE 2). BMJ Open 2024; 14:e075378. [PMID: 38191246 PMCID: PMC10806805 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Osteoarticular pain is experienced by approximately 50% of patients with breast cancer under hormone therapy and can increase the risk of therapy discontinuation. Among complementary therapies, yoga has shown efficacy regarding reduction of fatigue, anxiety, pain due to hormone therapy and inflammation. Personalised patient education programmes increase engagement and motivation, and induce effective behavioural changes. The SKYPE programme, an integrated intervention combining physiotherapy, yoga and patient education, showed promising efficacy on hormone therapy-induced pain in a previous pilot study. In this study, we hypothesised that using theory-based patient education favour learning and practising 15 min of at-home yoga every day to decrease hormone therapy-induced pain. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This multicentre randomised study will assess the efficacy of the SKYPE programme on pain reduction compared with standard care in patients with breast cancer reporting osteoarticular pain due to hormone therapy. Main secondary objectives will describe pain evolution and characteristics, patient adhesion to yoga sessions and home practice, forward flexibility, quality of life, fatigue, anxiety and compliance to hormone therapy. Patients in the intervention group will participate in 1 weekly educational yoga session of 90 min for 6 weeks, supervised by physiotherapists (period 1). They will also perform daily at-home 15 min yoga sessions for 12 weeks, the total duration of the intervention (periods 1 and 2). Pain will be evaluated during physiotherapy check-ups at baseline (T0), at 6 weeks (T1) and at 12 weeks (T2). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was approved by the ethics committee (CPP Ile de France 8 on 22 June 2020). The results will be disseminated to patients and healthcare professionals, and published in a peer-reviewed journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04457895.
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- Kerstin Faravel
- Supportive Care, Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Biometrics Unit, Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
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- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Clinical Research and Innovation, Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
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- Supportive Care, Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Institut de Recherche en Cancérologie de Montpellier (IRCM), Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
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- Medical Oncology, Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
- INSERM U1194, Montpellier, France
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- Supportive Care, Montpellier Cancer Institute, Montpellier, France
- INSERM UA11 IDESP, Montpellier, France
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Edmonds MC, Dahman B, Kim SJ, McGuire KP, Sheppard VB. Surveillance Mammography Behaviors in Black and White Breast Cancer Survivors: Behavioral Risk Factors and Surveillance System, 2016. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:148. [PMID: 36997881 PMCID: PMC10061852 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02246-x] [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: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surveillance mammography is recommended annually for early detection of disease relapse among breast cancer survivors; yet Black women have poorer national rates of surveillance mammography compared to White women. Factors that influence racial disparities in surveillance mammography rates are poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the contribution of health care access, socioeconomic status, and perceived health status on adherence to surveillance mammography among breast cancer survivors. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey among Black and White women ≥ 18 years, who reported a breast cancer diagnosis and completed breast surgery and adjuvant treatment from the 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System National Survey (BRFSS). Bivariate associations (chi-squared, t-test) for independent variables (e.g., health insurance, marital status) were analyzed with adherence to nationally recommended surveillance guidelines defined as two levels: adherent (received a mammogram in the last 12 months), vs. non- adherent ("received a mammogram in the last 2-5 years, 5 or more years or unsure). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to evaluate the relationship between study variables with adherence, while adjusting for potential confounders. RESULTS Of 963 breast cancer survivors, 91.7% were White women with an average age of 65. 71.7% reported a surveillance mammogram in the last 12 months, while 28.2% did not. Diagnosed > 5 years (p < 0.001); not having a routine checkup visit within 12 months (p = 0.045); and not seeing a doctor when needed due to cost (p = 0.026), were significantly related to survivor's non-adherence to surveillance mammography guidelines. A significant interaction was found between race and residential area (p < 0.001). Compared to White women, Black women living in metropolitan/suburban residential areas were more likely to receive surveillance guidelines (OR:3.77;95% CI: 1.32-10.81); however Black women living in non-metropolitan areas were less likely to receive a surveillance mammogram compared to White women living in non-metropolitan areas (OR: 0.04; 95% CI: 0.00-0.50). CONCLUSION Findings from our study further explain the impact of socioeconomic disparities on racial differences in the use of surveillance mammography among breast cancer survivors. Black women living in non-metropolitan counties are an important subgroup for future research and screening and navigation interventions.
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- Megan C Edmonds
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 17 E. 102 St, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
- VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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- VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
- Department of Surgery, VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
- VCU Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, VA, USA
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Zhu Y, Loggia ML, Edwards RR, Flowers KM, Muñoz-Vergara DW, Partridge AH, Schreiber KL. Increased Clinical Pain Locations and Pain Sensitivity in Women After Breast Cancer Surgery: Influence of Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy. Clin J Pain 2022; 38:721-729. [PMID: 36136765 PMCID: PMC9649865 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001073] [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: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Aromatase inhibitors (AIs), which potently inhibit estrogen biosynthesis, are a standard treatment for hormone sensitive early-stage breast cancer. AIs have been associated with substantial joint pain and muscle stiffness (aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome). However, the link between AIs and number of clinical pain locations and pain sensitivity are less well understood. The aim of this study was to compare longitudinal changes in clinical pain and quantitative pain sensitivity between women who did or did not receive AI therapy. METHODS Women with early-stage breast cancer were prospectively enrolled and assessed for clinical pain in surgical and nonsurgical body areas using the Brief Pain Inventory and Breast Cancer Pain Questionnaire, and for pain sensitivity using quantitative sensory testing preoperatively and at 1 year postoperatively. Pain outcomes between participants who did and did not begin adjuvant AI therapy were compared using Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks and generalized estimating equation linear regression analyses. RESULTS Clinical pain and pain sensitivity were comparable between AI (n=49) and no-AI (n=106) groups preoperatively. After adjusting for body mass index, AI therapy was associated with a greater increase in the number of painful nonsurgical body sites (significant time by treatment interaction, P =0.024). Pain location was most frequent in knees (28%), lower back (26%), and ankles/feet (17%). Quantitative sensory testing revealed a significant decrease in pain sensitivity (increased pressure pain threshold) in the no-AI group over time, but not in the AI group. CONCLUSIONS AI therapy was associated with increased diffuse joint-related pain and greater post-treatment pain sensitivity, potentially implicating central sensitization as a contributing pain mechanism of aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome worthy of future investigation.
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- Yehui Zhu
- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, A. A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, A. A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Desideri I, Lucidi S, Francolini G, Meattini I, Ciccone LP, Salvestrini V, Valzano M, Morelli I, Angelini L, Scotti V, Bonomo P, Greto D, Terziani F, Becherini C, Visani L, Livi L. Use of an alfa-lipoic, Methylsulfonylmethane, Boswellia serrata and Bromelain dietary supplement (OPERA®) for aromatase inhibitors-related arthralgia management (AIA): a prospective phase II trial (NCT04161833). Med Oncol 2022; 39:113. [PMID: 35666314 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-022-01723-x] [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: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) are recommended for the adjuvant treatment of hormone receptor positive breast cancer in both high-risk pre-menopausal and post-menopausal population; arthralgia is the main cause of discontinuation of therapy and affects up to 25% of population on AI treatment. The objective of the study was to prospectively evaluate OPERA® (GAMFARMA srl, Milan, Italy), a new dietary supplement where α-Lipoic acid, Boswellia serrata, Methylsulfonylmethane and Bromelain are combined in a single hard-gelatin capsule to be taken once a day. Fifty-three patients with arthralgia (NCI-CTCAE v4.0 grade ≥ 1) occurring during AI therapy were enrolled. All patients received OPERA® from enrollment (T0) up to sixth months (T3). Patients' AI-related arthralgia was evaluated every two months with VAS Scale, PRAI questionnaire, and CTCAE scale. Primary endpoint was the number of patients with symptom resolution (G0) at T3 if compared to T0, according to CTCAE and VAS scale. Secondary endpoints were decrease in arthralgia intensity measured with PRAI score at T3 compared to baseline, safety of OPERA® and rate of AI interruption. Treatment with OPERA® supplement was overall well tolerated; no relevant toxicities related to OPERA® intake were reported. Seven subjects (13.2%) were not included in the final analysis because of consent withdrawal. 46 participants were eligible for final analysis. According to CTCAE scale, 10 out of 46 patients reported symptoms resolution at 6-month follow-up from the time of enrollment T0 (p = 0.0009). According to VAS score, 5 patients reported complete resolution of symptoms at T3 if compared to baseline starting situation T0 (p = 0.0222). Analysis of PRAI score showed a significant reduction in arthralgia-related pain perceived (p = 0.0001). OPERA® was able to reduce the intensity of arthralgia related to AI therapy. Randomized, double-blind studies are warranted to confirm the effectiveness of this dietary supplement.
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- Isacco Desideri
- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy. .,Radiation Oncology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence - Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit- Ospedale S. Donato e Santa Maria alla Gruccia, Azienda USL Toscana Sud, Arezzo, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Department, IFCA, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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OBJECTIVES The treatment of breast cancer requires the use of multiple modalities to achieve local control of disease and to prevent distant recurrence. Among patients whose tumors are hormone-receptor positive, endocrine therapy for up to 10 years in the adjuvant setting can be an important component of such therapy, but it is not without adverse events. Ovarian suppression or estrogen restriction can have a rapid and clinically significant detrimental effect on bone mineral density, leading to potential osteoporotic fracture. This article reviews the major causes of breast cancer treatment-induced bone loss and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management strategies to maintain bone health in this population. DATA SOURCES PubMed and international clinical practice guidelines were used. CONCLUSION A holistic, long-term approach is needed to identify and offer early intervention to patients at high-risk of significant bone density loss. A combination of routine screening, use of oral or intravenous bone-modifying agents, oral supplementation of calcium and vitamin D, and physical activity, including weight-bearing exercise, are required to maintain adequate bone health during treatment for breast cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Oncology nurses are well-situated in the primary and survivorship care teams for patients with breast cancer to provide proactive education on the need to assess and actively manage bone health. Nonpharmacologic interventions such as dietary supplementation and physical activity are essential to health promotion and are within the nursing scope of practice to emphasize with this patient population.
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- Kristen L Fessele
- Office of Nursing Research, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.
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Shin DJ, Nam KE, Song DH, Im S, Won SJ, Kim YH, Lim SH, Lee JI. Carpal tunnel syndrome and tenosynovitis in women with breast cancer associated with hormone therapy: A multi-institutional analysis using a clinical data warehouse. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e28786. [PMID: 35119045 PMCID: PMC8812623 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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The study aims to evaluate the characteristics, treatments, and incidence rates of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and tenosynovitis in women with breast cancer, according to the hormone therapy used. We retrospectively reviewed women with breast cancer identified from the clinical data warehouse of the six hospitals in Korea, from January 2015 to August 2020. Among them, patients with CTS or tenosynovitis were reviewed in terms of disease status and treatments. A total of 101 patients among a population of 15,504 met the study inclusion criteria, so their clinical data were analyzed. Aromatase inhibitor (AI) users frequently needed oral medication for CTS, and developed severe CTS which frequently required surgery. AI users presented with a higher incidence of CTS (1.3%) than patients without hormone therapy (0.4%), and tenosynovitis occurred at a higher rate in AI users (2.3%) compared to the tamoxifen (1.1%) and no hormone groups (0.5%). More than half of the CTS and tenosynovitis occurred within 12 months after hormone commencement. The incidence and disease characteristics of CTS and tenosynovitis differed among the groups depending on the type of hormone therapy received. Our findings will help clinicians understand clinical courses and treatments for CTS and tenosynovitis in breast cancer patients.
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- Dong Jae Shin
- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Uijeongbu St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Kim JY, Kim MJ, Lee EB, Kim TY, Lee KH, Im SA, Park JK. Musculoskeletal Pain and the Prevalence of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Breast Cancer Patients During Cancer Treatment: A Retrospective Study. J Breast Cancer 2022; 25:404-414. [DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2022.25.e40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Ju Yeon Kim
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital and Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Faravel K, Huteau ME, Jarlier M, de Forges H, Meignant L, Senesse P, Norton J, Jacot W, Stoebner A. Importance of Patient Education for At-home Yoga Practice in Women With Hormonal Therapy-induced Pain During Adjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment: A Feasibility Study. Integr Cancer Ther 2021; 20:15347354211063791. [PMID: 34939444 PMCID: PMC8725037 DOI: 10.1177/15347354211063791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Osteo-articular pain (OAP) is experienced by approximately 50% of women under
hormonal therapy (HT) for breast cancer (BC), which increases the risk for
therapy discontinuation. This study was aimed to assess benefits of yoga
practice combined with patient education (PE) for at-home practice by
evaluating feasibility among BC patients under HT and measuring OAP,
flexibility and satisfaction. Methods Feasibility was evaluated by patient adherence as accomplishment of at least
4 out of 6 supervised yoga-PE sessions along with 70% or more at-home yoga
sessions. Intervention (12 weeks) included two 6-weeks periods: P1
comprising one 90-minutes supervised yoga-PE session/week and 15-minutes
daily at-home yoga and P2, daily autonomous at-home yoga sessions.
Evaluations (at inclusion and by the end of each period) consisted in
assessment of OAP on Visual Analog Scale (VAS), forward flexibility (cm) and
patient satisfaction on Likert (0-10 points) scale. Results Between September 2018 and May 2019 we included 24 patients of median
53 years (range 36-72). Feasibility was validated by 83% successful
adherence rate. Pain was significantly reduced from median VAS of 6 [range
4-10] to 4 [range 0-7] at the end of both P1 and P2
(p < 0.01), albeit with no difference between P1 and P2.
Forward flexibility improved by a median gain of 8 cm (end of P2) and median
satisfaction score of 10/10 [range 8-10]. Conclusion Combined physiotherapy-yoga-PE intervention is a feasible strategy to
increase at-home yoga practice with potential benefit on pain, flexibility,
and satisfaction, thus prompting further evaluations in larger randomized
multicenter trials. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04001751
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- Kerstin Faravel
- Cancer Institute of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Cancer Institute of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Cancer Institute of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Cancer Institute of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Cancer Institute of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Cancer Institute of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.,University of Montpellier, INSERM UA11, U1194, U1298, Montpellier, France
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- University of Montpellier, INSERM UA11, U1194, U1298, Montpellier, France
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- Cancer Institute of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.,University of Montpellier, INSERM UA11, U1194, U1298, Montpellier, France
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- Cancer Institute of Montpellier, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France.,University of Montpellier, INSERM UA11, U1194, U1298, Montpellier, France
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Nabieva N, Fasching PA. Endocrine Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients Revisited-History, Standard of Care, and Possibilities of Improvement. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:5643. [PMID: 34830800 PMCID: PMC8616153 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13225643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Due to the findings of current studies and the approval of novel substances for the therapy of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer patients, the established standards of endocrine treatment are changing. The purpose of this review is to give an overview of the history of endocrine treatment, to clarify its role in the present standard of care, and to discuss the possibilities of improvement. RECENT FINDINGS Tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, and fulvestrant are the main drugs that have been used for decades in the therapy of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer patients. However, since a relevant number of women suffer at some point from disease recurrence or progression, several novel substances are being investigated to overcome resistance mechanisms by interfering with certain signaling pathways, such as the PI3K/AKT/mTOR or the CDK4/6 pathways. mTOR and CDK4/6 inhibitors were the first drugs approved for this purpose and many more are in development. SUMMARY Endocrine treatment is one of the best tolerable cancer therapies available. Continuous investigation serves to improve patients' outcomes and modernize the current standard of care. Considering the resistance mechanisms and substances analyzed against these, endocrine treatment of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer is on the brink of a new era.
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- Naiba Nabieva
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Erlangen University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
- Novartis Oncology, Novartis Pharma GmbH, 90429 Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Erlangen University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
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Poo CL, Dewadas HD, Ng FL, Foo CN, Lim YM. Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Pain Symptom Manage 2021; 62:159-173. [PMID: 33278502 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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CONTEXT Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been widely used as a complementary medical treatment for arthralgia and other types of pain. The available literature on the effectiveness of TCM on breast cancer patients with musculoskeletal symptoms reports controversial results. OBJECTIVES The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of TCM as a treatment option for musculoskeletal symptoms in patients with breast cancer who were treated with aromatase inhibitors (AIs). METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, the Cochrane Library, SAGE journals, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, Medline, Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), Wanfang, and Chinese Medical Journal Database (CMJ) from May 2020 to November 2020. The literature review included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of TCM for AI-related musculoskeletal symptoms. RESULTS Four RCTs incorporating TCM were assessed by meta-analysis and reported favorable effects in reducing worst pain score (n = 284, mean difference [MD]: 2.31; 95% CI, 1.74 to 2.88; P < 0.00001). Three trials showed favorable effects of TCM in reducing pain interference (n = 211, MD: 2.62; 95% CI, 1.29 to 3.94; P = 0.0001), while two trials reported no significant effects of TCM on stiffness (n = 147, MD: 1.21; 95% CI, -0.39 to 2.82; P = 0.14). The meta-analysis of three trials also found no significant effect of TCM on bone mineral density (n = 214, MD, -0.01; 95% CI, -0.07 to 0.05; P = 0.71). The physical aspect of quality of life was significantly increased in breast cancer patients after TCM treatment (n = 220, MD, 5.13; 95% CI, 2.04 to 8.22; P = 0.001). In addition, three RCTs reported minimal TCM-related adverse events. CONCLUSION The results suggest that TCM could be an effective treatment in relieving pain especially worst pain and pain interference as well as improving quality of life caused by AI-related musculoskeletal symptoms. However, further investigation of the molecular pathway involved and in-depth safety profile are needed.
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- Chin Long Poo
- Centre for Cancer Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Cancer Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Cancer Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Chinese Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Cancer Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Population Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Cancer Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Pre-clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Shenouda M, Copley R, Pacioles T, Lebowicz Y, Jamil M, Akpanudo S, Tirona MT. Effect of Tart Cherry on Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgia (AIA) in Nonmetastatic Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial. Clin Breast Cancer 2021; 22:e30-e36. [PMID: 34275765 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2021.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aromatase Inhibitor induced Arthralgia (AIA) can cause noncompliance leading to decreased breast-cancer survival. Effective interventions for AIA are limited. Tart cherry (TC) showed beneficial effect on musculoskeletal pain. 48 patients (Pts) randomized to TC versus placebo over 6 weeks, TC (23pts) had 34.7% mean pain decrease versus 1.4% in Placebo (25pts). TC can improve AIA in nonmetastatic breast-cancer patients. METHODS Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. Eligible patients with NMHPBC on AI for at least 4 weeks were randomized to TC concentrate [50 tart cherries] vs. placebo (P) [syrup] in 1:1 model. Patients instructed to consume 1 Oz of concentrate in 8 Oz water daily for 6 weeks, and document their pain intensity at baseline, weekly and at study completion in a diary using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), with 0 mm indicating no pain, and 100 mm indicating highest pain. RESULTS Sixty patients were enrolled. Two patients did not complete the study due to diarrhea, and 10 patients were noncompliant. Forty-eight patients were included in the final analysis. TC group (23 pts) had 34.7% mean decrease in pain compared to 1.4% in P group (25 pts). This difference was statistically significant (Mann-Whitney U Test, P = .034). CONCLUSIONS Tart cherry can significantly improve AIA in nonmetastatic breast cancer patient.
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- Mina Shenouda
- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV.
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV; Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV
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- Internal Medicine Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, WV; Internal Medicine Department, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV
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Seo YK, Park J, Park JH, Kim S. What influences aromatase inhibitor continuation intention among breast cancer survivors? KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2021; 27:49-57. [PMID: 36311992 PMCID: PMC9334169 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2021.01.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2020] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Purpose Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are widely prescribed for postmenopausal women with breast cancer and are known to cause musculoskeletal pain. This study aimed to identify factors associated with AI continuation intention among breast cancer survivors (BCS). Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 123 BCS (stages I–III), who had been taking AIs for at least 6 weeks. Participants were recruited from a cancer center in Goyang, Korea, from September to November 2019. Descriptive statistics, Welch analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and simple linear regression were used for the analysis. Results Beliefs about endocrine therapy was a significant predictor of AI continuation intention (β=.66, p<.001). The majority of participants (87.0%) reported experiencing musculoskeletal pain since taking AIs and the score for the worst pain severity within 24 hours was 5.08±2.80 out of 10. Musculoskeletal pain, however, was not associated with AI continuation intention. Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) was clinically significant (≥13) for 74.0% of the respondents (mean, 17.62±7.14). Musculoskeletal pain severity and pain interference were significantly associated with FCR (r=.21, p<.05; r=.35, p<.01, respectively). Pain interference was significantly associated with beliefs about endocrine therapy (r=–.18, p<.05). Conclusion AI continuation intention can be modified by reinforcing patients’ beliefs about endocrine therapy. Musculoskeletal pain may have a negative effect on beliefs about endocrine therapy and increase FCR among BCS. Thus, awareness of musculoskeletal pain during AI therapy should be raised and further research is required to develop multidisciplinary pain management strategies and clinical guidelines to reinforce beliefs about endocrine therapy.
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- College of Nursing, Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Mo-Im Kim Nursing Research Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
- Corresponding author: Sue Kim College of Nursing, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea Tel: +82-2228-3276 E-mail:
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Chang PJ. Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms #402. J Palliat Med 2020; 23:1542-1543. [DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2020.0491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Borreani C, Alfieri S, Infante G, Miceli R, Mariani P, Bosisio M, Vernieri C, Bianchi GV, Capri G. Aromatase Inhibitors in Postmenopausal Women with Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: Profiles of Psychological Symptoms and Quality of Life in Different Patient Clusters. Oncology 2020; 99:84-95. [PMID: 32992318 DOI: 10.1159/000509651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) as adjuvant therapy after breast cancer (BC) surgery have demonstrated to reduce the risk of disease recurrence, to lower the risk of contralateral BC, and to improve survival when compared to tamoxifen in patients with limited-stage hormone receptor-positive (HR+) BC. However, AIs are associated with adverse events that can have a significant impact on patient quality of life (QoL). AIM This study aimed to identify profiles of psychological symptoms and QoL in HR+ BC patients undergoing AI therapy. METHOD Data were collected with questionnaires administered at three time points: AI initiation (t0); 3 months after AI initiation (t1); and 6 months after AI initiation (t2). The FACT-G, FACT-B, and FACT-ES questionnaires were used to assess QoL; psychological symptoms were assessed using the SCL-90-R. RESULTS 43 women were enrolled in the study (t0), and 37 completed the t1 evaluation and 29 the t2 evaluation. We found (1) a progressive decrease over time in FACT-G and FACT-ES scores, in particular in the Physical, Emotional, and Endocrine subscales, and an increase in the SOM (somatization) subscale of the SCL-90-R; (2) the presence of 4 clusters related to different psychological symptoms and QoL evolution over time; (3) that patients belonging to the cluster characterized by worsening symptoms and QoL during time differed from the others in the Emotional subscale of the FACT-B and in the GSI (Global Score), OCD (obsessive-compulsive), DEP (depression), ANX (anxiety), and SLP (sleep disorders) dimensions of the SCL-90-R and had significantly higher BMI levels; and (4) that 3 items from the SCL-90-R and 2 items from FACT Emotional Well-Being subscale were predictive of the "worst" cluster. CONCLUSIONS Although larger studies are needed to confirm these results, our data open up new ways of investigation into the effects of AIs on QoL in HR+ BC patients.
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- Claudia Borreani
- Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy,
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- Unit of Clinical Epidemiology and Trial Organization, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Clinical Epidemiology and Trial Organization, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Clinica Polispecialistica San Carlo, Paderno Dugnano, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Breast Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy.,IFOM, the FIRC Institute of Molecular Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Breast Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Breast Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
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Reduction of breast lymphoedema secondary to breast cancer: a randomised controlled exercise trial. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2020; 184:459-467. [DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-05863-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Lu G, Zheng J, Zhang L. The effect of exercise on aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal symptoms in breast cancer survivors :a systematic review and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 2020; 28:1587-1596. [PMID: 31853701 PMCID: PMC7036069 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05186-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evidence is mixed regarding the effect of exercise programs on improving musculoskeletal symptoms and quality of life. Previous meta-analyses have not focused specifically on the musculoskeletal symptoms. Therefore, this meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of exercise on these outcomes in breast cancer survivors taking aromatase inhibitors. METHODS PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, Wan Fang, CNKI, VIP, and CBM were searched for randomized control trials or quasi-experimental studies from the establishment of the database to May 2019. Studies comparing exercise programs with usual care among breast cancer survivors taking aromatase inhibitors were included. The primary outcome was the degree of musculoskeletal symptoms, as assessed by scores of pain, stiffness, and grip strength. The secondary outcome was the total quality of life score. RESULTS A total of 9 studies involving 743 participants were included. Exercise programs were more effective than usual care in improving musculoskeletal symptoms among breast cancer patients taking AIs. The subgroup scores of pain (SMD = -0.46, 95% CI -0.79 to -0.13, P = 0.006), stiffness (SMD = -0.40, 95% CI -0.71 to -0.08, P = 0.01), and grip strength (SMD = 0.43, 95% CI 0.16 to 0.71, P = 0.002) benefited from exercise interventions. Similar effects were found for the quality of life scores (SMD = 2.24, 95% CI 0.28 to 4.21, P = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Results indicate that exercise relieves musculoskeletal symptoms and improves quality of life, which can be used to motivate patients to exercise actively under professional guidance. Due to a small sample size, further research is required to ensure the effectiveness of exercise on musculoskeletal symptoms and quality of life.
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- Geling Lu
- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Urology, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning, China.
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- Department of Breast, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Liaoning, China
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Hack CC, Häberle L, Brucker SY, Janni W, Volz B, Loehberg CR, Hartkopf AD, Walter CB, Baake G, Fridman A, Malter W, Wuerstlein R, Harbeck N, Hoffmann O, Kuemmel S, Martin B, Thomssen C, Graf H, Wolf C, Lux MP, Bayer CM, Rauh C, Almstedt K, Gass P, Heindl F, Brodkorb T, Willer L, Lindner C, Kolberg HC, Krabisch P, Weigel M, Steinfeld-Birg D, Kohls A, Brucker C, Schulz V, Fischer G, Pelzer V, Rack B, Beckmann MW, Fehm T, Rody A, Maass N, Hein A, Fasching PA, Nabieva N. Complementary and alternative medicine and musculoskeletal pain in the first year of adjuvant aromatase inhibitor treatment in early breast cancer patients. Breast 2020; 50:11-18. [PMID: 31958661 PMCID: PMC7377331 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2019.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 12/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Patients with breast cancer (BC) show strong interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), particularly for adverse effects of adjuvant endocrine treatment — e.g., with letrozole. Letrozole often induces myalgia/limb pain and arthralgia, with potential noncompliance and treatment termination. This analysis investigated whether CAM before aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy is associated with pain development and the intensity of AI-induced musculoskeletal syndrome (AIMSS) during the first year of treatment. Patients and methods The multicenter phase IV PreFace study evaluated letrozole therapy in postmenopausal, hormone receptor–positive patients with early BC. Patients were asked about CAM use before, 6 months after, and 12 months after treatment started. They recorded pain every month for 1 year in a diary including questions about pain and numeric pain rating scales. Data were analyzed for patients who provided pain information for all time points. Results Of 1396 patients included, 901 (64.5%) had used CAM before AI treatment. Throughout the observation period, patients with CAM before AI treatment had higher pain values, for both myalgia/limb pain and arthralgia, than non-users. Pain increased significantly in both groups over time, with the largest increase during the first 6 months. No significant difference of pain increase was noted regarding CAM use. Conclusions CAM use does not prevent or improve the development of AIMSS. Pain intensity was generally greater in the CAM group. Therefore, because of the risk of non-compliance and treatment discontinuation due to the development of higher pain levels, special attention must be paid to patient education and aftercare in these patients. Pain levels of myalgia/limb pain and arthralgia increase under letrozole intake. Within one year pain levels increase in both, CAM users as well as non-CAM users. In CAM users pain levels were higher at all time points than in non-CAM users. The greatest increase of pain levels was noted in the first six treatment months. CAM does not prevent or improve the development of myalgia/limb pain and arthralgia.
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- C C Hack
- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany; Biostatistics Unit, Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany; St. Theresien Hospital, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Oncological Medical Practice Pinneberg, Pinneberg, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cologne Hospital, Cologne, Germany; Evangelisches Krankenhaus Kalk, Cologne, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cologne Hospital, Cologne, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cologne Hospital, Cologne, Germany; Breast Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and CCC Munich, University of Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cologne Hospital, Cologne, Germany; Breast Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and CCC Munich, University of Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Essen University Hospital, Essen, Germany
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- Breast Unit, Essen Mitte Clinics, Evang. Huyssens-Stiftung/Knappschaft GmbH, Essen, Germany
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- Tuttlingen Clinic, Tuttlingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Helios Clinics Meiningen, Meiningen, Germany
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- Ulm Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany; Department of Gynecology, Mainz University Hospital, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Agaplesion Diakonie Clinic Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Marienhospital Bottrop, Bottrop, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Klinikum Chemnitz gGmbH, Chemnitz, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Leopoldina Hospital Schweinfurt, Schweinfurt, Germany
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- Gynecologic Onocologic Practice Steinfeld-Birg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Protestant County Hospital of Ludwigsfelde-Teltow, Ludwigsfelde-Teltow, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Nuremberg General Hospital, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Gynecologic Practice Abts+partner, Kiel, Germany
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- Mittweida Hospital gGmbH, Mittweida, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, GFO Clinics Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany; Department of Gynecology, Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Campus Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Campus Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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Sohail N, Hira K, Tariq A, Sultana V, Ehteshamul-Haque S. Marine macro-algae attenuates nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity induced by cisplatin and acetaminophen in rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 26:25301-25311. [PMID: 31256398 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05704-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Cisplatin is considered one of the best anticancer medications often used for the treatment of various cancers even with its adverse effects. Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a widely used analgesic-antipyretic drug that causes hepatotoxicity at higher than the effective doses. The present study assesses the nephroprotective and hepatoprotective effects of two seaweeds against cisplatin and acetaminophen toxicity in rats. Damage to the liver and kidney was induced by administering a single intraperitoneal dose of acetaminophen (600 mg/kg) or cisplatin (7 mg/kg) to groups of rats. The damage to the liver and kidney was assessed by the elevated liver (ALT, AST, ALP, LDH, electrolytes) and kidney (urea, creatinine) biomarkers. The ethanol extract of brown seaweed reversed the elevated levels of kidney and liver biomarkers along with triglycerides, cholesterol, and glucose. Among the two seaweeds, Sargassum ilicifolium showed better nephroprotective and hepatoprotective effects than the standard drug N-Acetyl-cysteine, Halymenia porphyroides showed only limited protection. Findings of this study provide evidence of nephroprotective and hepatoprotective effects of S. ilicifolium. Seaweed could be a beneficial dietary supplement to attenuate nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity.
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- Nida Sohail
- Biotechnology and Drug Development Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- M.A.H. Qadri Biological Research Centre, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- Biotechnology and Drug Development Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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Nabieva N, Häberle L, Brucker SY, Janni W, Volz B, Loehberg CR, Hartkopf AD, Walter CB, Baake G, Fridman A, Malter W, Wuerstlein R, Harbeck N, Hoffmann O, Kuemmel S, Martin B, Thomssen C, Graf H, Wolf C, Lux MP, Bayer CM, Rauh C, Hack CC, Almstedt K, Gass P, Heindl F, Brodkorb T, Lindner C, Kolberg HC, Krabisch P, Weigel M, Steinfeld-Birg D, Kohls A, Brucker C, Schulz V, Fischer G, Pelzer V, Rack B, Beckmann MW, Fehm T, Rody A, Maass N, Hein A, Fasching PA. Preexisting musculoskeletal burden and its development under letrozole treatment in early breast cancer patients. Int J Cancer 2019; 145:2114-2121. [PMID: 30901076 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.32294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 12/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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One of the most common adverse events (AEs) occurring during treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) is musculoskeletal pain. The aim of our study was to analyze the influence of preexisting muscle/limb pain and joint pain on the development of AI-induced musculoskeletal AEs. Women eligible for upfront adjuvant endocrine therapy with letrozole were included in the PreFace study, a multicenter phase IV trial. During the first treatment year, they were asked to record musculoskeletal AEs monthly by answering questions regarding pain symptoms and rating the pain intensity on a numeric rating scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (very strong pain). Pain values were compared using nonparametric statistical tests. Overall, 1,416 patients were evaluable. The average pain value over all time points in women with preexisting muscle/limb pain was 4.3 (median 4.3); in those without preexisting pain, it was 2.0 (median 1.7). In patients without preexisting muscle/limb pain, pain levels increased relatively strongly within the first 6 months (mean increase +0.9, p < 0.00001) in comparison with those with preexisting pain (mean increase +0.3, p < 0.001), resulting in a statistically significant difference (p < 0.00001) between the two groups. The development of joint pain was similar in the two groups. Women without preexisting muscle/limb pain or joint pain have the greatest increase in pain after the start of adjuvant AI therapy. Women with preexisting pain have significantly higher pain values. The main increase in pain values takes place during the first 6 months of treatment.
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- Naiba Nabieva
- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany.,Biostatistics Unit, Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany.,St. Theresien Hospital, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Oncological Medical Practice Pinneberg, Pinneberg, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne, Germany.,Evangelisches Krankenhaus Kalk, Cologne, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne, Germany.,Breast Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and CCC Munich, University of Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne, Germany.,Breast Center, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and CCC Munich, University of Munich (LMU), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Essen University Hospital, Essen, Germany
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- Breast Unit, Essen Mitte Clinics, Evangelische Huyssens-Stiftung/Knappschaft GmbH, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Helios Clinics Meiningen, Meiningen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany.,Department of Gynecology, Mainz University Hospital, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Clinic of Chemnitz gGmbH, Chemnitz, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Leopoldina Hospital Schweinfurt, Schweinfurt, Germany
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- Protestant County Hospital of Ludwigsfelde-Teltow, Ludwigsfelde-Teltow, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Nuremberg General Hospital, Paracelsus Medical University, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, GFO Clinics Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,Department of Gynecology, Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital, Campus Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital, Campus Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, Erlangen, Germany
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Karabacak M, Kanbur M, Eraslan G, Siliğ Y, Soyer Sarıca Z, Tekeli MY, Taş A. The effects of colostrum on some biochemical parameters in the experimental intoxication of rats with paracetamol. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2018; 25:23897-23908. [PMID: 29881964 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2382-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
Abstract
In the current study, the possible prophylactic and therapeutic effects of colostrum (COL) on acute organ injury caused by paracetamol (PAR) in rats were evaluated. Within the scope of this study, a 2-month-old male (150-200 g) 70 Wistar Albino rat was used and a total of seven groups were designed. The first group (CNT) was maintained for control purposes. The second group (COL-1) was given COL for 1 day, at a dose of 500 mg/kg at 6-h intervals, and blood and tissue sampling was performed at 24 h. The third group (COL-7) received COL for 7 days, at a dose of 500 mg/kg at 6-h intervals on day 1 and at a daily dose of 500 mg/kg on the following days, and blood and tissue samples were taken at the end of seventh day. The fourth group (PAR-1) was administered with PAR at a dose of 1.0 g/kg bw and was blood and tissue sampled at 24 h. The fifth group (PAR-7) received PAR at a dose of 1.0 g/kg bw on day 1 and was blood and tissue was removed at the end of day 7. The sixth group (PAR+COL-1) was administered with a combination of PAR (1 g/kg bw) and COL (500 mg/kg at 6-h intervals), and blood and tissue samples were collected at 24 h. The seventh group (PAR+COL-7) received 1.0 g/kg bw of PAR on day 1 and was given COL throughout the 7-day study period (at a dose of 500 mg/kg at 6-h intervals on day 1 and at a daily dose of 500 mg/kg on the following days). In the seventh group, blood and tissue samples were taken at the end of seventh day. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), glucose, creatinine, triglyceride, total bilirubin, total protein and albumin levels/activities were analysed in the serum samples. The malondialdehyde (MDA), nitric oxide (NO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) levels/activities, known as oxidative stress parameters, were assayed for tissue homogenates and blood (erythrocytes/plasma); in addition, enzyme activities of GSH S-transferase (GST), cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1), NADH-cytochrome b5 reductase (CYTB5), glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), NADPH-cytochrome P450 C reductase (CYTC) and glutathione (GSH) levels/activities defined as drug metabolising parameters were measured in liver homogenates. In result, it was determined that PAR caused significant alterations in some biochemical and lipid peroxidation parameters and the activities/levels of drug metabolising parameters in the liver and that COL normalised some of these parameters and reduced PAR-induced tissue damage.
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- Mürsel Karabacak
- Safiye Çıkrıkçıoğlu Vocational College, Laboratory and Veterinary Health Department, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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- Experimental Research and Application Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Diet, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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Suskin J, Shapiro CL. Osteoporosis and musculoskeletal complications related to therapy of breast cancer. Gland Surg 2018; 7:411-423. [PMID: 30175057 DOI: 10.21037/gs.2018.07.05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are the treatment of choice for the majority of postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancers in early and advanced stage settings. One of most frequent side effects of AIs is bone loss that is of sufficient magnitude to increase risk of osteoporotic fractures. Osteoporosis is primarily a complex genetic disease with few modifiable risk factors. As the lifespan increases, and breast mortality decreases, more women with breast cancer will be at risk of osteoporotic fractures, or falls that result in fractures. The screening, prevention, and treatment of osteoporosis do not differ in women with or without breast cancer. Rather, breast cancer treatments, including AIs, chemotherapy-induced ovarian failure, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, all decrease estrogen, which causes net bone resorption, leading some women to experience fracture. Occurring in about fifty-percent of women, AI-induced arthralgia is one of the most common side effects, and causes of nonadherence and discontinuation. Registry studies show that nonadherence and discontinuation may contribute to higher breast cancer mortality. Thus, understanding the mechanisms, risk factors, and interventions to mitigate symptoms of AI-induced arthralgia is a high priority.
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Santa-Maria CA, Bardia A, Blackford AL, Snyder C, Connolly RM, Fetting JH, Hayes DF, Jeter SC, Miller RS, Nguyen A, Quinlan K, Rosner GL, Slater S, Storniolo AM, Wolff AC, Zorzi J, Henry NL, Stearns V. A phase II study evaluating the efficacy of zoledronic acid in prevention of aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal symptoms: the ZAP trial. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2018; 171:121-129. [PMID: 29752687 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-018-4811-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS) are common adverse events of AIs often leading to drug discontinuation. We initiated a prospective clinical trial to evaluate whether bisphosphonates are associated with reduced incidence of AIMSS. METHODS In the single-arm trial, the Zoledronic Acid Prophylaxis (ZAP) trial, we compared the incidence of AIMSS against historical controls from the Exemestane and Letrozole Pharmacogenomics (ELPh) trial. Eligible women were postmenopausal with stage 0-III breast cancer planning to receive adjuvant AIs. AIMSS was assessed using the Health Assessment Questionnaire and Visual Analog Scale over 12 months in both trials. Participants in the ZAP trial received zoledronic acid prior to initiating letrozole and after 6 months; ELPh participants included in the analysis were taking letrozole but not bisphosphonates. We analyzed patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and bone density in the ZAP trial using mixed-effects linear regression models and paired t tests, respectively. RESULTS From 2011 to 2013, 59 postmenopausal women enrolled in ZAP trial. All 59 (100%) women received baseline and 52 (88%) received 6-month zoledronic acid, and had similar characteristics to historical controls from the ELPh trial (n = 206). Cumulatively during the first year of AI, 37 and 67% of ZAP and ELPh participants reported AIMSS (p < 0.001), respectively. Within the ZAP trial, we did not observe significant changes in other PROs; however, we report improvements in bone mineral density. CONCLUSIONS Compared to historical controls, zoledronic acid administered concomitantly with adjuvant AIs was associated with a reduced incidence of AIMSS. A randomized controlled trial is required to confirm these findings.
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- Cesar A Santa-Maria
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, USA
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Nabieva N, Fehm T, Häberle L, de Waal J, Rezai M, Baier B, Baake G, Kolberg HC, Guggenberger M, Warm M, Harbeck N, Wuerstlein R, Deuker JU, Dall P, Richter B, Wachsmann G, Brucker C, Siebers JW, Popovic M, Kuhn T, Wolf C, Vollert HW, Breitbach GP, Janni W, Landthaler R, Kohls A, Rezek D, Noesselt T, Fischer G, Henschen S, Praetz T, Heyl V, Kühn T, Krauss T, Thomssen C, Hohn A, Tesch H, Mundhenke C, Hein A, Hack CC, Schmidt K, Belleville E, Brucker SY, Kümmel S, Beckmann MW, Wallwiener D, Hadji P, Fasching PA. Influence of side-effects on early therapy persistence with letrozole in post-menopausal patients with early breast cancer: Results of the prospective EvAluate-TM study. Eur J Cancer 2018; 96:82-90. [PMID: 29679775 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2018.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Revised: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endocrine treatment (ET) with an aromatase inhibitor (AI) is the treatment of choice in post-menopausal patients with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer (EBC). However, adverse events (AEs) often lead to treatment discontinuation. This analysis aimed to identify side-effects that lead to patients failing to persist with letrozole treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS Post-menopausal hormone receptor-positive EBC patients starting ET with letrozole were enroled in EvAluate-TM, a non-interventional study. Information regarding treatment compliance and persistence was gathered in months 6 and 12. Persistence was defined as the time from 30 d after the start to the end of treatment. The influence on persistence of musculoskeletal syndrome, menopausal disorder, sleep disorder and other AEs within the first 30 d was analysed using Cox regression analyses. RESULTS Among 3887 patients analysed, the persistence rate after 12 months was >85%. In all, 568 patients (14.6%) discontinued the treatment, 358 of whom (63.0%) did so only because of side-effects. The main AEs influencing persistence were musculoskeletal symptoms (hazard ratio [HR] 2.55; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.90-3.42), sleep disorders (HR 1.95; 95% CI, 1.41-2.70) and other AEs (HR 2.03; 95% CI, 1.51-2.73). Menopausal disorder was not associated with non-persistence (HR 1.17; 95% CI, 0.74-1.84). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that side-effects of AIs such as musculoskeletal syndrome and sleep disorder lead to ET discontinuation within the first treatment year in significant numbers of EBC patients. Compliance programmes adapted for subgroups that are at risk for early non-persistence might help to ensure the recommended therapy duration. CLINICAL TRIALS NUMBER CFEM345DDE19.
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- N Nabieva
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area Nuremberg, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Heinrich Heine University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany; Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area Nuremberg, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany; Biostatistics Unit, Department of Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Dachau Clinic, Dachau, Germany
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- Luisen-Hospital Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Dachau Clinic, Dachau, Germany
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- Oncological Medical Practice Pinneberg, Pinneberg, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Gynecology, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne, Germany; Breast Center, Clinics of Cologne GmbH, Holweide, Cologne, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Gynecology, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne, Germany; University Hospital Munich (LMU), Dept. of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Breast Center and CCC Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Breast Center, Department of Gynecology, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne, Germany; University Hospital Munich (LMU), Dept. of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Breast Center and CCC Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Vinzenz-Hospital Hannover GmbH, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Lüneburg Clinic, Lüneburg, Germany
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- Elbland Clinics, Meissen-Radebeul, Germany
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- County Hospital of Böblingen, Böblingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University Hospital, Paracelsus Private Medical University of Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, St. Josef's Hospital, Offenburg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Bayreuth Clinic GmbH, CCC ER-EMN, Bayreuth, Germany
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- Karl-Olga-Hospital Stuttgart, Diakonie Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Medical Center Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Friedrichshafen Clinic, Friedrichshafen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Neunkirchen Clinic, Neunkirchen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Ulm University Hospital, Ulm, Germany
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- Gynecological Medical Practice of the County Hospital of Krumbach, Krumbach, Germany
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- Evangelic County Hospital Ludwigsfelde-Teltow, Ludwigsfelde-Teltow, Germany
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- Marien-Hospital Wesel, Wesel, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology of the County Hospital of Hameln, Hameln, Germany
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- Mittweida Hospital gGmbH, Mittweida, Germany
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- Johanniter Hospital Genthin Stendal gGmbH, Hansestadt Stendal, Germany
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- Caritas-Hospital Bad Mergentheim, Bad Mergentheim, Germany
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- Asklepios Paulinen Clinic Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Esslingen Clinics a.N., Esslingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology Passau, Passau, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- County Hospital Kiel GmbH, Kiel, Germany
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- Oncology Bethanien Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area Nuremberg, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area Nuremberg, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Novartis Pharma GmbH Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Breast Unit, Essen Mitte Clinics, Evang. Huyssens-Stiftung/Knappschaft GmbH, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area Nuremberg, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Bone Oncology, Nordwest Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erlangen University Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-European Metropolitan Area Nuremberg, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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Nahm N, Mee S, Marx G. Efficacy of management strategies for aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia in breast cancer patients: a systematic review. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2018; 14:374-382. [PMID: 29380528 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Aromatase inhibitors are the gold standard in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, but lead to an arthralgia syndrome which is implicated in 13-22% of noncompliance. This is the first systematic review of the efficacy of existing management strategies for this side effect. Eligible studies were retrieved from computer searches of Medline, Cochrane and Embase and the significant intervention groups were identified. The risk of bias of selected studies was evaluated and the relevant data items were extracted, summarized and analyzed. A total of 21 studies were discussed in this review representing 12 different interventions. While several trials had positive findings, the major methodological limitations of the studies meant that no definitive evidence could be found supporting any of the interventions. Future trials are needed which address the methodological problems identified in this review. Exercise holds promise for future research based on its proven benefit in breast cancer.
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- Nicole Nahm
- University of Sydney, Sydney Adventist Hospital, SAN Integrated Cancer Centre, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney Adventist Hospital, SAN Integrated Cancer Centre, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney Adventist Hospital, SAN Integrated Cancer Centre, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia
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Chan A, De Boer R, Gan A, Willsher P, Martin R, Zissiadis Y, Miller K, Bauwens A, Hastrich D. Randomized phase II placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy of topical pure emu oil for joint pain related to adjuvant aromatase inhibitor use in postmenopausal women with early breast cancer: JUST (Joints Under Study). Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:3785-3791. [PMID: 28691132 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3810-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Aromatase inhibitors are standard of care in women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer. Published evidence demonstrates that adverse effects may have an impact on drug compliance, with arthralgias being one of the most commonly reported adverse effects. METHODS Eligible patients were postmenopausal women who had experienced arthralgia following initiation of an aromatase inhibitor. Patients who experienced arthralgias following a minimum of a 3-month treatment on the aromatase inhibitor were randomized to emu oil or placebo oil. The primary endpoint was to assess for a reduction in pain as measured by a visual analogue score after 8 weeks of treatment. RESULTS Seventy-three patients comprised the intent-to-treat population, and there was no statistically significant benefit with use of EO. However, there was a statistically significant improvement in pain (visual analogue score was -1.28; p < 0.001) and Brief Pain Inventory severity score -0.88 (p < 0.001), as well as functional interference (Brief Pain Inventory interference -1.10 (p < 0.001) for the entire population following an 8-week administration of EO or placebo oil. CONCLUSIONS Arthralgias, as a result of aromatase inhibitor use, may be ameliorated by the use of topical oil massaged onto the joint. Further research into interventions for this common side effect is needed.
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- Arlene Chan
- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia.
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- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Research Centre-WA, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
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Dowling M, McDonagh B, Meade E. Arthralgia in Breast Cancer Survivors: An Integrative Review of Endocrine Therapy. Oncol Nurs Forum 2017. [DOI: 10.1188/17.337-349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zdenkowski N, Tesson S, Lombard J, Lovell M, Hayes S, Francis PA, Dhillon HM, Boyle FM. Supportive care of women with breast cancer: key concerns and practical solutions. Med J Aust 2017; 205:471-475. [PMID: 27852186 DOI: 10.5694/mja16.00947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Patients diagnosed with breast cancer may have supportive care needs for many years after diagnosis. High quality multidisciplinary care can help address these needs and reduce the physical and psychological effects of breast cancer and its treatment. Ovarian suppression and extended endocrine therapy benefits are associated with vasomotor, musculoskeletal, sexual and bone density-related side effects. Aromatase inhibitor musculoskeletal syndrome is a common reason for treatment discontinuation. Treatment strategies include education, exercise, simple analgesia and a change to tamoxifen or another aromatase inhibitor. Chemotherapy-induced alopecia may be a constant reminder of breast cancer to the patient, family, friends, acquaintances and even strangers. Alopecia can be prevented in some patients using scalp-cooling technology applied at the time of chemotherapy infusion. The adverse impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on sexual wellbeing is under-reported. Identification of physical and psychological impacts is needed for implementation of treatment strategies. Fear of cancer recurrence reduces quality of life and increases distress, with subsequent impact on role functioning. Identification and multidisciplinary management are key, with referral to psychosocial services recommended where indicated. The benefits of exercise include reduced fatigue, better mental health and reduced musculoskeletal symptoms, and may also include reduced incidence of breast cancer recurrence. Identification and management of unmet supportive care needs are key aspects of breast cancer care, to maximise quality of life and minimise breast cancer recurrence.
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- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-based Decision-making, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
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Gallicchio L, Calhoun C, Helzlsouer K. A prospective study of aromatase inhibitor therapy initiation and self-reported side effects. Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:2697-2705. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3678-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Roe K, Visovatti MK, Brooks T, Baydoun M, Clark P, Barton DL. Use of complementary therapies for side effect management in breast cancer: evidence and rationale. BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT 2016. [DOI: 10.2217/bmt-2016-0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Women diagnosed with breast cancer can experience chronic side effects after curative treatment concludes, negatively impacting survivorship. The most prevalent side effects addressed in the medical and nursing literature include symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, myalgias/arthralgias and cognitive impairment. Complementary therapies, particularly natural products including herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics, and mind–body techniques that include such modalities as yoga, meditation, massage, acupuncture, relaxation, tai chi and hypnosis show promise for treatment of some of these symptoms associated with cancer care. However, the research in this area is nascent and much more work is needed to understand symptom physiology and mechanisms of action of complementary therapies. The purpose of this paper was to summarize key evidence from Phase II and III randomized clinical trials in order to provide guidance to distinguish promising versus nonpromising interventions for symptom management.
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- Kelly Roe
- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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