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Novice M, Novice T, Henry NL, Johnson K, Jeruss JS, Kidwell KM, Burness ML. Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to Scalp Cooling Therapy Through a National Survey of the Awareness, Practice Patterns, and Attitudes of Oncologists. JCO Oncol Pract 2021; 18:e225-e234. [PMID: 34529505 DOI: 10.1200/op.21.00273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Scalp cooling therapy (SCT) is the most effective method to reduce chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA), a highly distressing side effect of cancer treatment. Despite data supporting SCT efficacy and safety, SCT use in the United States is not widespread. Oncologists' interactions with scalp cooling were examined to identify facilitators and barriers to SCT implementation. METHODS A 33-question survey was distributed through the ASCO Research Survey Pool to a nationally representative, random sample of 600 oncology providers. Outcome measures included knowledge of SCT, frequency of initiating conversations about SCT with patients, degree of support, and barriers for SCT. Significance was defined as P < .001. RESULTS Of 155 (25.8%) responding providers, 62% of providers were in favor of SCT always or most of the time, but only 26% reported initiating discussions about SCT always or most of the time. Providers who treat breast cancer (P ≤ .0001), those who report being very familiar with SCT (P ≤ .0001), those who report having read SCT literature in the past 2 years (P ≤ .0001), and those who work at a facility with machine SCT (P ≤ .0001) were significantly more likely to initiate conversations with patients about SCT. Financial concerns (58%) were the primary reason for not recommending SCT use; efficacy (31%), staff or facility (24%), and safety (15%) concerns were also noted. Although safety concerns have decreased markedly over time, 14% of providers report patients who continue to express these concerns and 17% of providers see safety issues as barriers to supporting SCT. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that oncology provider familiarity and experience with SCT lead to increased support for scalp cooling, which may ultimately result in greater availability and utilization of SCT when indicated.
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- Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI
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Pedersini R, Fornaro C, di Mauro P, Bianchi S, Vassalli L, Amoroso V, Gelmi M, Ardine M, Rodella F, Cosentini D, Dalla Volta A, Turla A, Pierini M, Motta P, Conti E, Simoncini EL, Berruti A. Efficacy of the DigniCap System in preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients is not related to patient characteristics or side effects of the device. Int J Nurs Pract 2020; 27:e12888. [PMID: 32959460 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The DigniCap System is an effective scalp cooling device for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in early breast cancer patients. AIM This prospective study was designed to confirm the efficacy and tolerability of the device, to explore potential factors associated with its efficacy and to collect data on patient perceptions and satisfaction. METHODS Between January 2016 and June 2018, 163 early breast cancer patients eligible for adjuvant chemotherapy were enrolled. Hair loss was assessed using the Dean scale, where a score of 0-2 (hair loss ≤50%) was defined as successful. RESULTS Hair preservation was successful in 57% of patients in the overall series. The proportion was even higher (81%) in the patient subgroup treated with a paclitaxel and trastuzumab regimen. Side effects (feeling cold, headache, head heaviness, scalp and cervical pain) were mild to moderate and did not correlate with the rate of hair loss. Lifestyle, anthropometric factors and hair characteristics failed to be associated with device efficacy. CONCLUSIONS The DigniCap System was well tolerated and found to be effective in preventing alopecia in early breast cancer patients. Our study failed to identify factors other than type of chemotherapy regimen associated with hair preservation.
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- Rebecca Pedersini
- Breast Unit-Medical Oncology, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy.,Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Breast Unit-Medical Oncology, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy.,Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Nursing School, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Medical Oncology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia at ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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Ohsumi S, Kiyoto S, Takahashi M, Hara F, Takashima S, Aogi K, Matsuda M, Yamamura N, Doi M. Scalp cooling for hair loss prevention in female Japanese breast cancer patients receiving (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer 2020; 29:437-443. [PMID: 32388615 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05506-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Scalp cooling during chemotherapy infusion has been recently reported to have moderate efficacy in the mitigation of chemotherapy-induced alopecia; however, there are few reports on Asian patients. We aimed to clarify the effects of scalp cooling in Japanese women. PATIENTS AND METHODS Female Japanese breast cancer patients who planned to receive (neo)adjuvant chemotherapy participated in this prospective study on the efficacy of scalp cooling using the Paxman Scalp Cooling System for alopecia prevention. The primary outcomes were the rates of patients with Grade 3 alopecia (defined as hair loss of > 50%) and the rates of patients who used a wig or hat to conceal hair loss 1 month after the last infusion of chemotherapy. The subjects were given a brief questionnaire regarding headaches, bad mood, fatigue, and chills shortly after each cooling. RESULTS One hundred and forty-three patients participated in the study and used the cooling cap at least once. The mean and median ages of the subjects were 50.6 and 50, respectively (age range 28-76). One hundred and twenty-nine patients completed the planned chemotherapy of 4 to 8 cycles. Among them (7 patients were not evaluable), 74 patients (60.7%) had Grade 3 alopecia 1 month after chemotherapy. Of 80 patients who used the scalp cooling system throughout the planned chemotherapy (1 patient was not evaluable), 36 patients (45.6%) experienced Grade 3 alopecia. CONCLUSION The efficacy of scalp cooling during chemotherapy infusion for hair loss mitigation in Asian women is similar to that in Caucasian women.
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- Shozo Ohsumi
- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-umemoto-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan.
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- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-umemoto-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-umemoto-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan
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- Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Breast Oncology Center, Cancer Institute Hospital for JFCR, 3-8-31, Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, 135-8550, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-umemoto-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-umemoto-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-umemoto-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-umemoto-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan
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- Department of Breast Oncology, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, 160 Kou, Minami-umemoto-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime, 791-0280, Japan
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Huang KL, Lin KY, Huang TW, Loh EW, Hua YM, Su HC, Tam KW. Prophylactic management for taxane-induced nail toxicity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2019; 28:e13118. [PMID: 31184794 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This meta-analysis was performed to assess the efficacy of cryotherapy and nail solution (NS) use in preventing nail toxicity (NT) induced by taxane-based chemotherapy. METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and ClinicalTrials.gov registry databases were searched for relevant studies published up to December 2018. The primary outcome was taxane-induced NT. Secondary outcomes were skin toxicity (ST), time to toxicity and patient comfort. RESULTS We reviewed three randomised control trials and six prospective studies with 708 patients. For meta-analysis, taxane-induced NT grading was compared. NT and ST were significantly lower in the cryotherapy patients than in the controls (grade 1 NT: risk ratio [RR] = 0.51, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.30-0.89; grade 2-3 NT: RR = 0.36, 95% CI = 0.11-1.12; total NT: RR = 0.49; 95% CI = 0.30-0.79; ST: RR = 0.46, 95% CI = 0.33-0.64). The NS-treated patients exhibited significantly lower NT than the controls. CONCLUSIONS Nail solution-treated or cryotherapy patients exhibited lower NT incidence and severity associated with taxane-based chemotherapy than the controls. For patients who can afford and comply with NS use or cryotherapy, these measures represent effective prophylactic management for taxane-induced NT and improve their quality of life and functional statuses. Further studies are needed to establish the routine usage protocols, long-term efficacy and safety for these interventions.
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- Kai-Ling Huang
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Center for Evidence-Based Health Care, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Center for Evidence-Based Health Care, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Marks DH, Qureshi A, Friedman A. Evaluation of Prevention Interventions for Taxane-Induced Dermatologic Adverse Events. JAMA Dermatol 2018; 154:1465-1472. [DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.3465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Dustin H. Marks
- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
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- Department of Dermatology, The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, Washington, DC
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- The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC
- Department of Dermatology, The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates, Washington, DC
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Prolonging the duration of post-infusion scalp cooling in the prevention of anthracycline-induced alopecia: a randomised trial in patients with breast cancer treated with adjuvant chemotherapy. Support Care Cancer 2018; 27:1919-1925. [PMID: 30206728 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4432-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Scalp cooling as a method to reduce the incidence of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is increasingly used in daily practice worldwide. However, in patients treated with 5-fluorouracil, epirubicin and cyclophosphamide (FEC), scalp cooling fails in 48-67% of patients. This study investigated the efficacy of extended duration of post-infusion scalp cooling in breast cancer patients treated with this regimen. METHODS In this prospective multi-centre randomised study, 102 patients with early breast cancer treated with adjuvant FEC chemotherapy were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to a post-infusion cooling time of 90 or 150 min. The primary endpoint was the need to wear a wig or other head covering to mask visible hair loss. RESULTS Sixteen out of 48 patients (33%) treated with 90 min of post-infusion cooling did not need any head covering, compared with 21 out of 46 patients (45%) treated with 150 min of post-infusion cooling (p = 0.2). WHO grades 2-3 (moderate-complete) alopecia were reported more often in patients treated with 90-min post-infusion cooling time (n = 25/51 (49%) versus n = 17/51 (33%); p = 0,02). Scalp cooling was well-tolerated (mean Visual Analogue Score 7.4) and only three patients (3%) stopped due to intolerance during treatment. CONCLUSIONS Extending the duration of 90-min post-infusion scalp cooling to 150 min in patients treated with adjuvant FEC chemotherapy was well-tolerated but did not significantly diminish the need for head covering. However, grades 2-3 alopecia was seen less often with prolonged post-infusion scalp cooling.
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Baldry M, Timchenko V, Menictas C. Thermal modelling of controlled scalp hypothermia using a thermoelectric cooling cap. J Therm Biol 2018; 76:8-20. [PMID: 30143301 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2018.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Revised: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study presents a novel, thermoelectric cryotherapy cap that aims to provide effective and controlled scalp cooling to prevent hair loss for chemotherapy patients. The cap's design consists of multiple thermoelectric coolers (TECs) evenly spaced and bonded to a soft thermal interface material, tightly fitted to a patient's head. A numerical model is developed to assess the performance of alternative cap designs in relation to their ability to achieve hair follicle hypothermia. Under ideal conditions, 26.5 W of heat removal from the scalp is required to achieve the clinically-significant follicle temperature target of 22 °C. Temperature maps of the subcutaneous tissue are generated to visualise the development of hypothermic follicles, and thereby assess the effectiveness of the cap design. Transient studies show that cooling to the therapeutic temperature can be achieved within 40 min. To avoid the possibility of cold-induced tissue damage, individual thermoelectric cooling modules should not be operated at a cooling flux beyond approximately 3175 W/m2. This may be achieved with 38 modules evenly spaced in a checkerboard arrangement, each providing 0.7 W of cooling to the scalp.
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- Mark Baldry
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington 2033, NSW, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington 2033, NSW, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington 2033, NSW, Australia.
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Komen MMC, van den Hurk CJG, Nortier JWR, van der Ploeg T, Smorenburg CH, van der Hoeven JJM. Patient-reported outcome assessment and objective evaluation of chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2018; 33:49-55. [PMID: 29551177 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2017] [Revised: 12/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Alopecia is one of the most distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Evaluating and comparing the efficacy of potential therapies to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) has been complicated by the lack of a standardized measurement for hair loss. In this study we investigated the correlation between patient-reported outcome assessments and quantitative measurement with the hair check to assess CIA in clinical practice. METHOD Scalp cooling efficacy was evaluated by patients by World Health Organisation (WHO) of CIA, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and wig use. The Hair Check was used to determine the amount of hair (in mm2) per unit of scalp skin area (in cm2) (Hair Mass Index, HMI). CIA was also evaluated by doctors, nurses and hairdressers. RESULTS Baseline HMI was not predictive for hair loss. HMI declined throughout all chemotherapy cycles, which was not reflected by patient-reported measures. HMI correlated with patient-reported hair quantity before the start of the therapy, but not with WHO and/or VAS during therapy. Patient's opinion correlated moderately with the opinion of doctors and nurses (ρ = 0.50-0.56 respectively), but strongly with hair dressers (ρ = 0.70). CONCLUSIONS The Hair check is suitable to quantify the amount of hair loss and could complement research on refining outcome of scalp cooling, but the patient's opinion should be considered as the best method to assess hair loss in clinical practice. TRIAL REGISTRATION Trialregister.nl NTR number 3082.
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- Manon M C Komen
- Northwest Clinics, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, PO Box 501, 1800 AM, Alkmaar, The Netherlands.
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- Comprehensive Cancer Organisation The Netherlands, PO Box 19079, 3501 DB, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Leiden University Medical Centre, Department of Medical Oncology, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Northwest Clinics, Science Department, PO Box 501, 1800 AM, Alkmaar, The Netherlands.
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- Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Department of Medical Oncology, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Radboud University Medical Centre, Department of Medical Oncology, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Rubio-Gonzalez B, Juhász M, Fortman J, Mesinkovska NA. Pathogenesis and treatment options for chemotherapy-induced alopecia: a systematic review. Int J Dermatol 2018; 57:1417-1424. [DOI: 10.1111/ijd.13906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Belen Rubio-Gonzalez
- Department of Pathology; University of California-San Francisco; San Francisco CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology; University of California-Irvine; Irvine CA USA
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- Department of Dermatology; University of California-Irvine; Irvine CA USA
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Auvinen PK, Mähönen UA, Soininen KM, Paananen PK, Ranta-Koponen PH, Saavalainen IE, Johansson RT. The Effectiveness of a Scalp Cooling Cap in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia. TUMORI JOURNAL 2018; 96:271-5. [DOI: 10.1177/030089161009600214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Aims and background Hair loss is one of the most unpleasant side effects associated with chemotherapy treatments. It causes emotional disturbances and constantly reminds the patient of the disease. This study analyzed the effectiveness of scalp cooling caps in preventing alopecia among 64 patients. Methods The patients were given one of the following chemotherapeutic treatments: doxorubicin 60 mg/m2, docetaxel 80 mg/m2, FEC (5-fluorouracil 600 mg/m2, epirubicin 60 mg/m2, cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m2) or the combination of three cycles of docetaxel (80 mg/m2) followed by three cycles of FEC (5-fluorouracil 600 mg/m2, epirubicin 60 mg/m2, cyclophosphamide 600 mg/m2). All the chemotherapy treatments were given in a three-weekly schedule. Patients with early stage disease were given six adjuvant chemotherapy cycles, while patients with metastatic disease were given nine chemotherapy cycles. The patients were provided with detailed instructions on how to treat the hair at home for one to three days after the chemotherapy treatment. Hair loss was evaluated after the third, sixth and final treatments. Results In the final results, major hair loss was avoided in all patients given doxorubicin treatment, in 83.3% of patients given docetaxel treatment, in 76.5% of patients given FEC treatment, and in 78% of patients given docetaxel followed by FEC. In the final evaluation, 87.5% of the patients considered the avoidance of hair loss to be important. Only 20.3% of the patients needed to use a wig. Conclusions This study shows that all the patient groups studied gained some benefit by using scalp cooling caps.
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Dunnill CJ, Al-Tameemi W, Collett A, Haslam IS, Georgopoulos NT. A Clinical and Biological Guide for Understanding Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia and Its Prevention. Oncologist 2017; 23:84-96. [PMID: 28951499 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2017-0263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is the most visibly distressing side effect of commonly administered chemotherapeutic agents. Because psychological health has huge relevance to lifestyle, diet, and self-esteem, it is important for clinicians to fully appreciate the psychological burden that CIA can place on patients. Here, for the first time to our knowledge, we provide a comprehensive review encompassing the molecular characteristics of the human hair follicle (HF), how different anticancer agents damage the HF to cause CIA, and subsequent HF pathophysiology, and we assess known and emerging prevention modalities that have aimed to reduce or prevent CIA. We argue that, at present, scalp cooling is the only safe and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared modality available, and we highlight the extensive available clinical and experimental (biological) evidence for its efficacy. The likelihood of a patient that uses scalp cooling during chemotherapy maintaining enough hair to not require a wig is approximately 50%. This is despite different types of chemotherapy regimens, patient-specific differences, and possible lack of staff experience in effectively delivering scalp cooling. The increased use of scalp cooling and an understanding of how to deliver it most effectively to patients has enormous potential to ease the psychological burden of CIA, until other, more efficacious, equally safe treatments become available. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) represents perhaps the most distressing side effect of chemotherapeutic agents and is of huge concern to the majority of patients. Scalp cooling is currently the only safe option to combat CIA. Clinical and biological evidence suggests improvements can be made, including efficacy in delivering adequately low temperature to the scalp and patient-specific cap design. The increased use of scalp cooling, an understanding of how to deliver it most effectively, and biological evidence-based approaches to improve its efficacy have enormous potential to ease the psychological burden of CIA, as this could lead to improvements in treatment and patient quality-of-life.
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- Christopher John Dunnill
- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School of Applied Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
- Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Scalp cooling with adjuvant/neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer and the risk of scalp metastases: systematic review and meta-analysis. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2017; 163:199-205. [PMID: 28275922 PMCID: PMC5410200 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4185-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The risk of scalp metastases in patients using scalp cooling for preservation of hair during chemotherapy has been a concern but is poorly described. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies was undertaken to evaluate the effect of scalp cooling versus no scalp cooling on the risk of scalp metastasis in patients treated for breast cancer with chemotherapy. Electronic databases, journal specific, and hand searches of articles identified were searched. Patients were matched based on disease, treatment, lack of metastatic disease, and sex. RESULTS A total of 24 full-text articles were identified for review. Of these articles, ten quantified the incidence of scalp metastasis with scalp cooling over time. For scalp cooling, 1959 patients were evaluated over an estimated mean time frame of 43.1 months. For no scalp cooling, 1238 patients were evaluated over an estimated mean time frame of 87.4 months. The incidence rate of scalp metastasis in the scalp cooling group versus the no scalp cooling group was 0.61% (95% CI 0.32-1.1%) versus 0.41% (95% CI 0.13-0.94%); P = 0.43. CONCLUSION The incidence of scalp metastases was low regardless of scalp cooling. This analysis suggests that scalp cooling does not increase the incidence of scalp metastases.
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Fehr MK, Welter J, Sell W, Jung R, Felberbaum R. Sensor-controlled scalp cooling to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in female cancer patients. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 23:e576-e582. [PMID: 28050147 DOI: 10.3747/co.23.3200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Scalp cooling has been used since the 1970s to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, one of the most common and psychologically troubling side effects of chemotherapy. Currently available scalp cooling systems demonstrate varying results in terms of effectiveness and tolerability. METHODS For the present prospective study, 55 women receiving neoadjuvant, adjuvant, or palliative chemotherapy were enrolled. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of a sensor-controlled scalp cooling system (DigniCap: Sysmex Europe GmbH, Norderstedt, Germany) to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast or gynecologic cancer patients receiving 1 of 7 regimens. Clinical assessments, satisfaction questionnaires, and alopecia evaluations [World Health Organization (who) grading for toxicity] were completed at baseline, at each cycle, and at completion of chemotherapy. RESULTS Of the 55 patients, 78% underwent scalp cooling until completion of chemotherapy. In multivariate analysis, younger women and those receiving paclitaxel weekly or paclitaxel-carboplatin experienced less alopecia. The compound successful outcome ("no head covering" plus "who grade 0/1") was observed in all patients 50 years of age and younger receiving 4 cycles of docetaxel-cyclophosphamide or 6 cycles of paclitaxel-carboplatin. Conversely, alopecia was experienced by all women receiving triplet polychemotherapy (6 cycles of docetaxel-doxorubicin-cyclophosphamide). For women receiving sequential polychemotherapy regimens (3 cycles of fluorouracil-epirubicin-cyclophosphamide followed by 3 cycles of docetaxel or 4 cycles of doxorubicin-cyclophosphamide followed by 4 cycles of docetaxel), the subgroup 50 years of age and younger experienced a 43% success rate compared with a 10% rate for the subgroup pf older women receiving the same regimens. CONCLUSIONS The ability of scalp cooling to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia varies with the chemotherapy regimen and the age of the patient. Use of a compound endpoint with subjective and objective measures provides insightful and practical information when counselling patients.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinic of Kempten-Oberallgäu, Germany
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Results of 20- versus 45-min post-infusion scalp cooling time in the prevention of docetaxel-induced alopecia. Support Care Cancer 2016; 24:2735-41. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-016-3084-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The final stage of cell division (mitosis), involves the compaction of the duplicated genome into chromatid pairs. Each pair is captured by microtubules emanating from opposite spindle poles, aligned at the metaphase plate, and then faithfully segregated to form two identical daughter cells. Chromatids that are not correctly attached to the spindle are detected by the constitutively active spindle assembly checkpoint (SAC). Any stress that prevents correct bipolar spindle attachment, blocks the satisfaction of the SAC, and induces a prolonged mitotic arrest, providing the cell time to obtain attachment and complete segregation correctly. Unfortunately, during mitosis repairing damage is not generally possible due to the compaction of DNA into chromosomes, and subsequent suppression of gene transcription and translation. Therefore, in the presence of significant damage cell death is instigated to ensure that genomic stability is maintained. While most stresses lead to an arrest in mitosis, some promote premature mitotic exit, allowing cells to bypass mitotic cell death. This mini-review will focus on the effects and outcomes that common stresses have on mitosis, and how this impacts on the efficacy of mitotic chemotherapies.
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- Andrew Burgess
- The Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Garvan Institute of Medical Research , Sydney, NSW , Australia ; St. Vincent's Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW Australia , Sydney, NSW , Australia
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- The Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Garvan Institute of Medical Research , Sydney, NSW , Australia
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- The Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Garvan Institute of Medical Research , Sydney, NSW , Australia
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Breed WPM, van den Hurk CJG, Peerbooms M. Presentation, impact and prevention of chemotherapy-induced hair loss: scalp cooling potentials and limitations. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1586/edm.10.76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Komen MMC, Smorenburg CH, van den Hurk CJG, Nortier JWR. Factors influencing the effectiveness of scalp cooling in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Oncologist 2013; 18:885-91. [PMID: 23650021 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2012-0332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The success of scalp cooling in preventing or reducing chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is highly variable between patients and chemotherapy regimens. The outcome of hair preservation is often unpredictable and depends on various factors. Methods. We performed a structured search of literature published from 1970 to February 2012 for articles that reported on factors influencing the effectiveness of scalp cooling to prevent CIA in patients with cancer. Results. The literature search identified 192 reports, of which 32 studies were considered relevant. Randomized studies on scalp cooling are scarce and there is little information on the determinants of the result. The effectiveness of scalp cooling for hair preservation depends on dose and type of chemotherapy, with less favorable results at higher doses. Temperature seems to be an important determinant. Various studies suggest that a subcutaneous scalp temperature less than 22 °C is required for hair preservation. Conclusions. The effectiveness of scalp cooling for hair preservation varies by chemotherapy type and dose, and probably by the degree and duration of cooling.
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- Manon M C Komen
- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Medical Centre Alkmaar, Alkmaar, The Netherlands.
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Ishiguro H, Takashima S, Yoshimura K, Yano I, Yamamoto T, Niimi M, Yamashiro H, Ueno T, Takeuchi M, Sugie T, Yanagihara K, Toi M, Fukushima M. Degree of freezing does not affect efficacy of frozen gloves for prevention of docetaxel-induced nail toxicity in breast cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2012; 20:2017-24. [PMID: 22086405 PMCID: PMC3411307 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-011-1308-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2011] [Accepted: 10/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Frozen gloves (FG) are effective in preventing docetaxel-induced nail toxicity (DNT), but uncomfortable. The preventive effect of FG for DNT was compared using a standard (-25 to -30°C) or more comfortable (-10 to -20°C) preparation. METHODS Breast cancer patients receiving docetaxel were eligible. Each patient wore an FG (prepared at -10 to -20°C for 90 min) for 60 min without replacement on the right hand. The left hand was protected by standard methods (FG prepared at -25 to -30°C overnight and worn for 90 min with replacement at 45 min). The primary endpoint was DNT occurrence at 5 months. Secondary endpoints included docetaxel exposure [cumulative dose and area under the blood concentration time curve (AUC)] until DNT occurrence and discomfort from FG. The pharmacokinetics of docetaxel was assessed. RESULTS From 23 patients enrolled between December 2006 and June 2010, seven who received docetaxel for less than 5 months were excluded from evaluation. The median accumulated docetaxel dose was 700 mg/m(2) (340-1430 mg/m(2)). Within 5 months of FG use, none developed protocol-defined DNT in either hand. Two patients (13%) developed DNT at 7.2 and 7.3 months, respectively, both at -10 to -20°C. In the control hand (-25 to -30°C), discomfort occurred in 92% of the cycles, compared to 15% in the experimental hand (-10 to -20°C). Five patients (22%) experienced pain at -25 to -30°C, but none did at -10 to -20°C. The degree of docetaxel exposure was not related to DNT occurrence in our study. CONCLUSION A convenient preparation of FG at -10 to -20°C is almost as effective as a standard preparation at -25 to -30°C, with significantly less discomfort.
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- H Ishiguro
- Outpatient Oncology Unit, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan.
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Short post-infusion scalp cooling time in the prevention of docetaxel-induced alopecia. Support Care Cancer 2012; 20:3255-60. [PMID: 22539051 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-012-1465-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2011] [Accepted: 04/02/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The patient impact of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is high. Scalp cooling is applied to reduce CIA. The potential optimum post-infusion cooling times (PICTs) are currently unknown. METHODS Scalp cooling was applied in 53 patients receiving docetaxel chemotherapy with 90-min PICT (observational part). Also 15 non-scalp-cooled patients were included. If hair preservation was observed in >80 % of the patients, randomisation between 45 and 90-min PICT was planned. Patients reported tolerance of scalp cooling and use of head covering. RESULTS Observational study: 81 % of scalp-cooled patients did not require head covering versus 27 % of non-scalp-cooled patients. Randomised study: 79 % of 38 patients with 90-min PICT did not need head covering versus 95 % of 38 patients with 45-min PICT (p = 0.04). Scalp cooling was very well tolerated (visual analogue scale = 79). CONCLUSION A 45-min PICT can be recommended in 3-weekly docetaxel regimens with a dose of 75 or 100 mg/m(2), administered in 60 min. The shorter PICT is a major advantage in time investment for patients. Patients (women and men) who receive docetaxel, except combined with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide (taxotere, adriamycin and cyclophosphamide (TAC)) should be informed about the protective effect and high tolerability of scalp cooling in avoiding CIA.
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Lemieux J, Desbiens C, Hogue JC. Breast cancer scalp metastasis as first metastatic site after scalp cooling: Two cases of occurrence after 7- and 9-year follow-up. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2011; 128:563-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s10549-011-1453-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2011] [Accepted: 03/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Donovan G. Managing chemotherapy toxicity issues. EJC Suppl 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(06)80563-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Breed W. Reply to the letter to the editor on 'Scalp metastases and scalp cooling for chemotherapy-induced alopecia prevention', by C. Christodoulou, G. Tsakalos, E. Galani & D. V. Skarlos (doi:10.1093/annonc/mdj008). Ann Oncol 2006; 17:724-5; author reply 725. [PMID: 16696117 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdj085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Scotté F, Tourani JM, Banu E, Peyromaure M, Levy E, Marsan S, Magherini E, Fabre-Guillevin E, Andrieu JM, Oudard S. Multicenter study of a frozen glove to prevent docetaxel-induced onycholysis and cutaneous toxicity of the hand. J Clin Oncol 2005; 23:4424-9. [PMID: 15994152 DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.15.651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 102] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Onycholysis and skin toxicity occur in approximately 30% of patients treated with docetaxel. We investigated the efficacy and safety of an Elasto-Gel (84400 APT Cedex, Akromed, France) frozen glove (FG) for the prevention of docetaxel-induced onycholysis and skin toxicity. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients receiving docetaxel 75 mg/m2 alone or in combination chemotherapy were eligible for this case-control study. Each patient wore an FG for a total of 90 minutes on the right hand. The left hand was not protected and acted as the control. Onycholysis and skin toxicity were assessed at each cycle by National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria and documented by photography. Wilcoxon matched-pairs rank test was used. RESULTS Between August 2002 and September 2003, 45 patients were evaluated. Onycholysis and skin toxicity were significantly lower in the FG-protected hand compared with the control hand (P = .0001). Onycholysis was grade (G) 0 in 89% v 49% and G1 to 2 in 11% v 51% for the FG-protected hand and the control hand, respectively. Skin toxicity was G0 in 73% v 41% and G1 to 2 in 27% v 59% for the FG-protected and the control hand, respectively. Median time to nail and skin toxicity occurrence was not significantly different between the FG-protected and the control hand, respectively (106 v 58 days for nail toxicity; 57 v 58 days for skin toxicity). Five patients (11%) experienced discomfort due to cold intolerance. CONCLUSION FG significantly reduces the nail and skin toxicity associated with docetaxel and provides a new tool in supportive care management to improve a patient's quality of life.
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- Florian Scotté
- Department of Medical Oncology, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, 20 rue Leblanc, 75908, Paris Cedex 15, France.
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BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced temporary hair loss is one of the most common and distressing side-effects of cancer therapy. Scalp cooling to reduce this hair loss is a controversial issue for many doctors and nurses. This may be due to inadequate knowledge. METHODS This review from 53 publications and three personal communications focuses on the efficacy of the treatment, side-effects, possible disadvantages and the controversies in these areas. RESULTS Scalp cooling has become an increasingly effective method to prevent hair loss, especially when anthracyclines or taxanes are used. Unfortunately, many studies were small and badly designed and are therefore difficult to compare. There is a considerable variation in the success rates in the various studies. This remains unexplained, but the cooling time, the chemotherapy used and the temperature seem to be influential. Scalp cooling should not be used if chemotherapy is given with a curative intent in patients with generalised haematogenic metastases. The majority of patients tolerate cooling very well. CONCLUSION Scalp cooling is effective but not for all chemotherapy patients. Further psychological, clinical and biophysical research is needed to determine exact indications for cooling and to improve the effect, tolerance, side-effects and the cooling procedure. Multicentre trials should be carried out to gather this information.
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- E G Grevelman
- University of Maastricht, Nassaulaan 11a, 6224 JT Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Lipp HP, Bokemeyer C. Wirksamkeit und Toxizität der Taxane: Therapie solider Tumoren. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 34:128-37. [PMID: 15803797 DOI: 10.1002/pauz.200400113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Massey CS. A multicentre study to determine the efficacy and patient acceptability of the Paxman Scalp Cooler to prevent hair loss in patients receiving chemotherapy. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2004; 8:121-30. [PMID: 15171971 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2003.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2003] [Revised: 09/03/2003] [Accepted: 10/24/2003] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Alopecia is a distressing and common side-effect of chemotherapy, especially anthracycline- and taxane-containing regimen. A series of studies and reviews have considered scalp cooling as a means of reducing this side-effect without a definitive result. The aim of the study was to determine the efficacy and patient acceptability of scalp cooling using the Paxman Scalp Cooler. This was an open, non-randomised, observational study conducted at eight sites involving 94 patients. Alopecia was assessed using the World Health Organisation (WHO) grading system. Patient acceptability was assessed by questionnaire. Results were compiled by Scalp Cooling Assessment Groups using data from eight centres in the UK collected between 1997 and 2000. Use of the Paxman Scalp Cooler was adjudged a success for 89% of all patients using the WHO grading system for alopecia and for 87% of patients being specifically administered the commonly used 5-fluorouracil, epirubicin and cyclophosphamide (FEC) regimen. When asked about degrees of comfort during the scalp-cooling process, 85% of patients described it as very comfortable, reasonably comfortable or comfortable, with only 15% of patients reporting a description of uncomfortable or very uncomfortable. Scalp cooling using the Paxman Scalp Cooler was found to be an effective technique with minimal side-effects for patients treated with commonly prescribed alopecia-inducing chemotherapy drugs.
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- Carolyn S Massey
- Paxman Coolers Limited, International House, Penistone Road, Fenay Bridge, Huddersfield, HD8 0LE, UK.
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Macduff C, Mackenzie T, Hutcheon A, Melville L, Archibald H. The effectiveness of scalp cooling in preventing alopecia for patients receiving epirubicin and docetaxel. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2003; 12:154-61. [PMID: 12787013 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2354.2003.00382.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The aim of this study was to establish the effectiveness of scalp cooling in preventing alopecia for patients with breast cancer who received the trial combination chemotherapy of Epirubicin and Docetaxel. Doubt remains about the general effectiveness of scalp cooling in preventing hair loss for patients receiving chemotherapy. There is very little information available about its specific effectiveness with combinations of Taxanes and Anthracycline drugs. Of the 40 patients who received this drug combination, 10 were included in a pilot study whereas the remaining 30 constituted the main study sample. A randomized controlled study was undertaken whereby the intervention group received scalp cooling via gel cool caps and the control group received no specific preventative intervention. Nurses assessed participants' hair loss using a modified version of the WHO scale at seven time points and also recorded hair loss photographically. Two independent experts rated the photographs using the same scale. Patients self-reported in relation to overall hair loss, hair condition, levels of emotional upset, negativity about appearance, hair re-growth and wig use. Significantly greater hair loss was apparent in the control group during most of the treatment period. However, the level of protection afforded by the cool caps was relatively poor with this chemotherapy combination. The marginal benefits of scalp cooling in this context must be clearly explained to patients.
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- Centre for Nurse Practice Research and Development, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK.
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Ridderheim M, Bjurberg M, Gustavsson A. Scalp hypothermia to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia is effective and safe: a pilot study of a new digitized scalp-cooling system used in 74 patients. Support Care Cancer 2003; 11:371-7. [PMID: 12768403 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-003-0451-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2002] [Accepted: 01/30/2003] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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GOALS The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of a new digitized, controlled, scalp-cooling system to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia. METHOD Seventy-four female cancer patients who received 13 varying chemotherapy regimens were included in a nonrandomized pilot study. The Digni 2-3 with Dignicap system consists of a refrigerator unit and a control unit integrated into a mobile cabinet and connected to a tight-fitting cooling cap. This system maintains a constant scalp temperature of +5 degrees C for many hours. In this study, 60 patients were treated for ovarian cancer with either taxane or epirubicin combination chemotherapy. Eight patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma, three with breast cancer, two with endometrial cancer, and one with sarcoma were also included. Photo documentation and patient assessment of hair loss and discomfort were performed. RESULTS In anthracycline-treated patients, total prevention of hair loss was observed, whereas hair loss in paclitaxel/docetaxel-treated patients was minimal to none. The combination of anthracycline and taxane resulted in more hair loss, but only three of six patients used a wig. Scalp cooling was generally very well tolerated; only two of 74 patients discontinued use of the cold cap due to discomfort. No scalp metastases occurred over a median follow-up period of 15 months. CONCLUSIONS The digitized, controlled, scalp-cooling system represents an effective and safe device that should be clinically evaluated in a randomized trial and in studies using other chemotherapy regimens to determine optimal temperatures and durations of cooling for maximal efficacy.
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- Mona Ridderheim
- Department of Oncology, University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden.
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Katsimbri P, Bamias A, Pavlidis N. Prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia using an effective scalp cooling system. Eur J Cancer 2000; 36:766-71. [PMID: 10762750 DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(00)00012-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Alopecia is a distressing side-effect of cancer treatment. Taxanes (TX), anthracyclines (ANR) and etoposide (ET) have been consistently associated with significant alopecia. We studied an effective scalp cooling system, the Penguin Cold Cap system, for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in 70 patients receiving chemotherapy, including one of the following major alopecia-causing agents: Group A, TX-based regimes (without ANR); Group B, TX+ANR; Group C, ANR-based regimes (without TX); Group D, ET-based regimes. Protection from hair loss was achieved by maintaining scalp temperatures below 15 degrees C before, during and after chemotherapy by frequent changing of the caps. Assessment was carried out using a grading system from 0 to 4. Grades 0-2 were considered as satisfactory hair protection, whilst Grades 3-4 were considered failures. 57 patients were evaluable for assessment. An overall 81% protection was achieved. In groups C and D 11 of 12 patients (92%) had no alopecia, whilst 30 of 34 patients (88%) treated with taxanes had adequate hair protection. In Group B, 4 of 11 patients (36%) had adequate hair protection. The system was well tolerated and is a very effective method for protection from hair loss caused by TX, ANR and ET. Our results are comparable with and, in most cases, better than those reported in other studies using various alopecia preventive methods.
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- Department of Medical Oncology, University Hospital, Ioannina, Greece
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