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Wang S, Deng L, Chen J, Li Y, Zhong Y, Wang Y, Cao H. Role and efficacy of capecitabine in the anthracycline-free regimen in breast cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2023; 149:17671-17682. [PMID: 37891407 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-023-05459-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Capecitabine has extensive utilization in the treatment of diverse solid tumors, and its efficacy has been substantiated. Its oral administration and minimal toxicity in clinical practice render it advantageous. Nevertheless, uncertainty remains regarding whether capecitabine can substitute anthracycline drugs in chemotherapy regimens to achieve a lower risk of anthracycline-induced degradation. Consequently, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess the potential of capecitabine as a replacement for anthracycline drugs in chemotherapy regimens for breast cancer. METHODS We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (CENTRAL) to retrieve eligible studies published before July 18, 2023. Two independent reviewers extracted relevant data from the included studies using a pre-established data extraction form. The primary endpoints of interest encompassed overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) for postoperative adjuvant therapy, as well as pathological complete response (PCR) following neoadjuvant therapy. Adverse events were considered as secondary outcomes. The statistical analysis was performed using Revman 5.4.1. RESULTS A total of six studies involving 2348 breast cancer patients were deemed eligible according to the selection criteria. The pooled meta-analysis revealed that there were no statistically significant differences observed in the primary outcomes of overall survival (OS) (HR 1.06, 95% CI 0.88-1.28) and progression-free survival (PFS) (HR 1.10, 95% CI 0.90-1.34) across the four postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy trials, as well as in the two neoadjuvant chemotherapy trials with respect to the primary outcome of pathological complete response (PCR) (OR 1.65, 95% CI 0.93-2.95) when comparing regimens containing anthracycline drugs to those without. In terms of adverse events, the probability of experiencing diarrhea (OR 3.94, P = 0.004) and hand-foot syndrome (OR 10.89, P = 0.004) was significantly higher in the capecitabine group, attributable to the drug characteristics. Conversely, the likelihood of developing neutropenia (OR 0.50, P = 0.03) was higher in the anthracycline group. CONCLUSIONS According to the current evidence, there was no statistically significant difference in the primary outcomes when capecitabine was substituted for anthracycline drugs. Thus, capecitabine can be regarded as a feasible alternative in the subset of patients who necessitate the exclusion of anthracyclines.
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- Sisi Wang
- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Breast and Thyroid Disease Prevention and Control in Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Breast and Thyroid Disease Prevention and Control in Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Breast and Thyroid Disease Prevention and Control in Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Breast and Thyroid Disease Prevention and Control in Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
- Clinical Research Center for Breast and Thyroid Disease Prevention and Control in Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China
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- People's Hospital of Longhua District, Shenzhen, 518110, Guangdong, China.
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
- Clinical Research Center for Breast and Thyroid Disease Prevention and Control in Hunan Province, Hengyang Medical School, University of South China, Hengyang, 421001, Hunan, China.
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Li H, Shan R, Ding J, Zhang J, Liu B, Ge Q, Cheng D, Li L, Zhang C, Su H, Li X, Li H, Ye J, Li H, Li F, Zhou H, Huo Q, Su Y. Evaluation of bioequivalence and safety analysis of capecitabine tablets and Xeloda® under postprandial dosing conditions in Chinese patients with solid tumor. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2023; 19:1015-1021. [PMID: 38059472 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2023.2292735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the pharmacokinetic and safety of the test group capecitabine tablets (0.5 g) and the reference group capecitabine tablets (0.5 g). METHODS This study was registered at www.chinadrugtrials.org.cn under the registration number CTR20220138. 48 subjects with solid tumor were recruited and randomized to receive either the test group or the reference group at a dose of 2 g per cycle for three cycles of the entire trial. RESULTS The point estimate of the geometric mean ratio of Cmax for the subject and reference groups was 1.0670, which was in the range of 80.00%-125.00%. And the upper limit of 95% confidence interval was -0.0450 < 0. The statistics of geometric mean ratio of AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ (test group/reference group) and their 90% confidence intervals were in the range of 80.00%-125.00%, thus the test group was bioequivalent to the reference group under the conditions of this postprandial test. There were no major or serious adverse events. Conclusion: The pharmacokinetic profiles of capecitabine under postprandial conditions were consistent between the two groups. The two groups were bioequivalent and had a similar favorable safety profile in Chinese patients with solid tumor.
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- Hongtao Li
- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
- School of Public Basic, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
- School of Public Basic, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- National Institute of Clinical Drug Trials, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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Zhu LQ, Jiang WT, Pan C, Liu YH, Thian Y. Liver injury possibly related to drug interaction after liver transplant: a case report. J Clin Pharm Ther 2014; 39:439-41. [PMID: 24661191 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.12150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2013] [Accepted: 02/17/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE Drug-induced hepatotoxicity is potentially lethal. Liver transplant patients receive a large number of medications and adverse drug reactions, and drug-drug interactions must be closely monitored. CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 29-year-old liver transplant patient who suffered liver injury most likely induced by drug interaction between capecitabine and warfarin. Vitamin K1 caused skin rash possibly because of the distribution and metabolism characteristic of the drug in this patient. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION Close monitoring and prompt discontinuation of the drugs with high volume of distribution and metabolized through the liver are necessary to avoid drug-drug interaction in liver transplant patients.
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- L Q Zhu
- Department of Pharmacy, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Saif MW, Katirtzoglou NA, Syrigos KN. Capecitabine: an overview of the side effects and their management. Anticancer Drugs 2008; 19:447-64. [PMID: 18418212 DOI: 10.1097/cad.0b013e3282f945aa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Xeloda (capecitabine), a thymidine phosphorylase activated fluoropyrimidine carbamate, is currently the only universally approved orally administered 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) prodrug. It belongs to a newer generation of orally administered fluoropyrimidines. It has been developed because of the clinical need for efficient, tolerable and convenient agents, which do not require continuous infusion. Capecitabine is not a cytotoxic drug in itself, but via a three-step enzymatic cascade, it is converted to 5-FU mainly within human cancer cells. While the drug compares favorably with 5-FU in patients with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer and pretreated breast cancer, it also has an improved toxicity profile, mainly of gastrointestinal and dermatologic effects with a significantly lower incidence of grade 3/4 myelotoxicity compared with infusional 5-FU-based chemotherapy. Capecitabine's selective activation within the tumor allows for less systemic toxicity events. A gradient of fluoropyrimidine toxicity is observed: high in the US and low in East Asia. In addition, there is a discrepancy in tolerance of dose among patients treated in the US vs. Europe. Although patients can take the drug orally in the convenience of their own home, the key to successful management of capecitabine is the clinician's awareness of its severe, but low in incidence, adverse effects, and the patients' education, emphasizing compliance with the treatment plan, prevention and timely recognition of its toxicities.
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- Muhammad Wasif Saif
- Medical Oncology, Yale University School of Medicine, Section of Medical Oncology, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA.
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Webster-Gandy JD, How C, Harrold K. Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE): a literature review with commentary on experience in a cancer centre. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2007; 11:238-46. [PMID: 17350337 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2006.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2006] [Revised: 09/27/2006] [Accepted: 10/03/2006] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE) or hand-foot syndrome (HFS) is a relatively common side effect of cytotoxic chemotherapy. Many cytotoxic drugs have been reported to cause the condition but it is more frequently associated with 5 fluorouracil (5FU), liposomal doxorubicin and cytarabine. The oral 5FU precursor, capecitabine is frequently associated with PPE and with the recent extension of its use to adjuvant treatment, the incidence of PPE is likely to increase. The initial symptoms are dysesthesia and tingling in the palms, fingers and soles of feet and erythema, which may progress to burning pain with dryness, cracking, desquamation, ulceration and oedema. Palms of the hands are more frequently affected than soles of the feet. This condition is painful and distressing to patients and in some incidences it results in patients not being able to work or perform normal daily activities. It can also result in treatment interruptions which impact on the efficacy of the treatment regimen. Effective and appropriate patient education from a specialist nurse prior to treatment is an essential part of patient management which will facilitate early identification of the symptoms and therefore prevent treatment delays and PPE progression. This article reviews current knowledge of the condition, including classification, and discussion of the findings of a clinical audit in a cancer centre. It includes the incidence, grading, management and impact of PPE on normal daily activities.
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- Joan D Webster-Gandy
- Faculty of Society and Health and Research Centre for Society and Health, Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP8 4AD, UK.
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Doyle DP, Engelking C. Oral capecitabine (Xeloda) in cancer treatment. Nurse Pract 2007; 32:18-21. [PMID: 17264789 DOI: 10.1097/00006205-200702000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Diane P Doyle
- Medical Oncology/Solid Tumor Service, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA, USA
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Berg DT. Capecitabine: a new adjuvant option for colorectal cancer. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2006; 10:479-86. [PMID: 16927901 DOI: 10.1188/06.cjon.479-486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Colorectal cancer continues to pose a major public health threat in the United States. Without postsurgical adjuvant therapy, approximately 50% of patients will have recurrent disease and die within five years. Since 1990, five new chemotherapy agents have been added to the therapeutic armamentarium for management of colorectal cancer, and agents traditionally used to treat metastatic and advanced disease increasingly are being applied in the adjuvant setting. One such treatment, capecitabine, offers patients the benefit of oral dosing and permits at-home self-management. A phase III randomized trial, Xeloda in Adjuvant Colorectal Cancer Treatment, demonstrated that treatment with single-agent capecitabine was equivalent to bolus 5-fluorouracil with leucovorin with respect to disease-free survival and overall survival, with significantly less diarrhea, stomatitis, neutropenia, nausea and vomiting, and alopecia. This article reviews the findings and discusses how oncology nurses can help provide effective education and monitoring for patients using oral treatment in the adjuvant setting.
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Reddy GK. Capecitabine/Oxaliplatin combinations in advanced colorectal cancer: summary of recent randomized studies. Clin Colorectal Cancer 2006; 5:242-4. [PMID: 16356300 DOI: 10.1016/s1533-0028(11)70189-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Tucker SJ, Pelusi J. Capecitabine versus 5-FU in metastatic colorectal cancer: considerations for treatment decision-making. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1548-5315(11)70639-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Lassere Y, Hoff P. Management of hand-foot syndrome in patients treated with capecitabine (Xeloda). Eur J Oncol Nurs 2004; 8 Suppl 1:S31-40. [PMID: 15341880 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2004.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Comparative trials of capecitabine (Xeloda) versus 5-FU/LV in metastatic colorectal cancer have shown that hand-foot syndrome (HFS) was the only clinical adverse event occurring more frequently with capecitabine. Most patients with HFS present with dysesthesia, usually with a tingling sensation in the palms and soles of the hands and feet. This can progress in 3-4 days to burning pain plus well-defined symmetric swelling and erythema. The hands tend to be more commonly affected than the feet, and might even be the only area affected in some patients. HFS can interfere with the general activities of daily living, especially when blistering, moist desquamation, severe pain or ulceration occurs. While HFS is manageable, if ignored it can progress rapidly. However, dose interruption and reduction of capecitabine usually leads to a rapid reversal of signs and symptoms without long-term consequences. Nurses play a key role in educating patients how to recognise HFS, when to interrupt treatment and how to adjust the dose to maintain effective therapy with capecitabine over the long term. It is particularly important that patients and nurses are aware that dose interruption/reduction does not affect the overall antitumour efficacy of capecitabine.
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- Yvonne Lassere
- Clinical Protocol Administration, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Unit 426, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Marsé H, Van Cutsem E, Grothey A, Valverde S. Management of adverse events and other practical considerations in patients receiving capecitabine (Xeloda®). Eur J Oncol Nurs 2004; 8 Suppl 1:S16-30. [PMID: 15341879 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2004.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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As capecitabine (Xeloda) is converted to 5-FU within tumours it can produce 5-FU-like side effects. However, diarrhoea, stomatitis, nausea, alopecia and neutropenia are significantly less frequent than with i.v. 5-FU. Hand-foot syndrome (HFS) is the only clinical adverse event occurring more often during capecitabine treatment. These findings in MCRC have also been confirmed in a large phase III trial in early stage colon cancer (X-Act adjuvant study) and phase II clinical trials in metastatic breast cancer. Because capecitabine is taken in the outpatient setting, the nurse and/or supervising clinician are responsible for educating patients how to use it correctly and on the nature/recognition/severity of adverse events. Patients need to be aware that temporary interruptions/dose modifications do not reduce the overall efficacy of capecitabine and will most likely lead to a resolution of side effects. Consequently, oncology nurses will be assuming a more significant and pivotal role in the efficient education and support of patients during home-based therapy with capecitabine.
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- Hilde Marsé
- University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Herestraat 49, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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Molassiotis A. Challenges and opportunities when using oral chemotherapy in the home setting: the example of capecitabine (Xeloda®). Eur J Oncol Nurs 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2004.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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