1
|
Puszkiel A, Dalenc F, Tafzi N, Marquet P, Debled M, Jacot W, Venat-Bouvet L, Ferrer C, Levasseur N, Paulon R, Dauba J, Evrard A, Mauriès V, Filleron T, Chatelut E, Thomas F, White-Koning M. Identification of non-adherence to adjuvant letrozole using a population pharmacokinetics approach in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients. Eur J Pharm Sci 2024; 199:106809. [PMID: 38788907 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106809] [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: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor metabolised via CYP2A6 and CYP3A4/5 enzymes, is used as adjuvant therapy for women with hormone receptor (HR)-positive early breast cancer. The objective of this study was to quantify the impact of CYP2A6 genotype on letrozole pharmacokinetics (PK), to identify non-adherent patients using a population approach and explore the possibility of a relationship between non-adherence and early relapse. METHODS Breast cancer patients enrolled in the prospective PHACS study (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01127295) and treated with adjuvant letrozole 2.5 mg/day were included. Trough letrozole concentrations (Css,trough) were measured every 6 months for 3 years by a validated LC-MS/MS method. Concentration-time data were analysed using non-linear mixed effects modelling. Three methods were evaluated for identification of non-adherent subjects using the base PK model. RESULTS 617 patients contributing 2534 plasma concentrations were included and led to a one-compartment PK model with linear absorption and elimination. Model-based methods identified 28 % of patients as non-adherent based on high fluctuations of their Css,trough compared to 3 % based on patient declarations. The covariate analysis performed in adherent subjects revealed that CYP2A6 intermediate (IM) and slow metabolisers (SM) had 21 % (CI95 % = 12 - 30 %) and 46 % (CI95 % = 41 - 51 %) lower apparent clearance, respectively, compared to normal and ultrarapid metabolisers (NM+UM). Early relapse (19 patients) was not associated with model-estimated, concentration-based or declared adherence in the total population (p = 0.41, p = 0.37 and p = 0.45, respectively). CONCLUSIONS These findings will help future investigations focusing on the exposure-efficacy relationship for letrozole in adjuvant setting.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Alicja Puszkiel
- Cancer Research Center of Toulouse (CRCT), Inserm U1037, Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse III, 2 Avenue Hubert Curien, Toulouse 31100, France
| | - Florence Dalenc
- Institut Claudius Regaud, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse - Oncopole, Toulouse, France
| | - Naïma Tafzi
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance, CHU Limoges, Limoges, France
| | - Pierre Marquet
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacovigilance, CHU Limoges, Limoges, France
| | - Marc Debled
- Department of Medical Oncology, Institut Bergonié, Bordeaux, France
| | - William Jacot
- Institut du Cancer de Montpellier, ICM, Université de Montpellier, IRCM, Inserm U1194, Montpellier, France
| | | | - Catherine Ferrer
- Department of Medical Oncology, CHU Nîmes-Carémeau, Nîmes, France
| | | | - Rodolphe Paulon
- Department of Medical Oncology, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Castres-Mazamet, Castres, France
| | - Jérôme Dauba
- Department of Medical Oncology, CH Mont de Marsan, Mont-de-Marsan, France
| | - Alexandre Evrard
- Institut du Cancer de Montpellier, ICM, Université de Montpellier, IRCM, Inserm U1194, Montpellier, France; Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire, CHU Nîmes-Carémeau, Nîmes, France
| | - Vincent Mauriès
- Institut Claudius Regaud, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse - Oncopole, Toulouse, France
| | - Thomas Filleron
- Institut Claudius Regaud, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse - Oncopole, Toulouse, France
| | - Etienne Chatelut
- Cancer Research Center of Toulouse (CRCT), Inserm U1037, Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse III, 2 Avenue Hubert Curien, Toulouse 31100, France; Institut Claudius Regaud, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse - Oncopole, Toulouse, France
| | - Fabienne Thomas
- Cancer Research Center of Toulouse (CRCT), Inserm U1037, Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse III, 2 Avenue Hubert Curien, Toulouse 31100, France; Institut Claudius Regaud, Institut Universitaire du Cancer de Toulouse - Oncopole, Toulouse, France
| | - Melanie White-Koning
- Cancer Research Center of Toulouse (CRCT), Inserm U1037, Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse III, 2 Avenue Hubert Curien, Toulouse 31100, France.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Yang S, Park SW, Bae SJ, Ahn SG, Jeong J, Park K. Investigation of Factors Affecting Adherence to Adjuvant Hormone Therapy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients: A Comprehensive Systematic Review. J Breast Cancer 2023; 26:309-333. [PMID: 37272247 PMCID: PMC10475712 DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2023.26.e22] [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: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE Adherence and persistence to adjuvant hormone therapy (AHT) are seldom maintained among early-stage hormone receptor-positive breast cancer (BC) survivors, despite the significant clinical benefits of long-term AHT. As the factors influencing adherence to AHT remain unclear, this study aimed to comprehensively identify such factors and classify them into specific dimensions. METHODS PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL were searched for qualified articles. The search mainly focused on three components: early-stage (0-III) BC, oral AHT administration, and adherence to AHT, with keywords derived from MeSH and entry terms. The factors identified were then classified into six categories based on a modified WHO multidimensional model. RESULTS Overall, 146 studies were included; the median sample size was 651 (range, 31-40,009), and the mean age of the population was 61.5 years (standard deviation, 8.3 years). Patient- and therapy-related factors were the most frequently investigated factors. Necessity/concern beliefs and self-efficacy among patient-related factors were consistently related to better adherence than depression. Although drug side effects and medication use cannot be modified easily, a refined prescription strategy for the initiation and switching of AHT is likely to increase adherence levels. CONCLUSION An effective psychological program that encourages positive views and beliefs about medication and management strategies for each therapy may be necessary to improve adherence to AHT. Social support and a sense of belonging can be enhanced through community participation and social media for better adherence to AHT. Patient-centered communication and appropriate recommendations by physicians may be attributable to better adherence outcomes. Findings from systematically organized factors that influence adherence to AHT may contribute to the establishment of intervention strategies to benefit patients with early-stage BC to achieve optimal health.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Seongwoo Yang
- HERINGS, The Institute of Advanced Clinical & Biomedical Research, Seoul, Korea
| | - Seong Won Park
- HERINGS, The Institute of Advanced Clinical & Biomedical Research, Seoul, Korea
| | - Soong June Bae
- Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine/Institute for Breast Cancer Precision Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Sung Gwe Ahn
- Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine/Institute for Breast Cancer Precision Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Joon Jeong
- Department of Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine/Institute for Breast Cancer Precision Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
| | - Kyounghoon Park
- HERINGS, The Institute of Advanced Clinical & Biomedical Research, Seoul, Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Chamalidou C, Nasic S, Linderholm B. Compliance to adjuvant endocrine therapy and survival in breast cancer patients. Cancer Treat Res Commun 2023; 35:100704. [PMID: 37031604 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2023.100704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Data on compliance to adjuvant endocrine treatment (ET) is mainly reported from prospective clinical trials or from smaller retrospective cohorts without correlation to outcome. AIMS To determine compliance to adjuvant ET and the impact on survival in a population-based series of patients with early breast cancer (BC) advised ET. PATIENTS AND METHODS 1090 consecutive patients with hormone receptor positive (HR+) stage I-III BC diagnosed from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2003 from one health care region of Sweden were included. Data on tumour, type of ET, compliance, reason for termination and outcome were collected. Statistical analyses were calculated with patients in three groups. RESULTS 72 patients were excluded leaving 1018 patients with a HR+ stage I to III BC for analyses. The most common ET was tamoxifen (n = 751, 73.8%). At the last follow up (31 Dec 2019) with a median follow-up of 18 years (interquartile range 16-22) 228 (22.4%) patients had a relapse. 71.1% of the included patients were compliant to endocrine therapy. Older patients ≥74 years had lower compliance, 61% compared with 75% in the other age groups (≤50 years and 51-73 years) (p < 0001), other parameters including type of ET were not associated with compliance. Low compliance remained as an independent risk factor in multivariate analyses for lower relapse-free survival, HR=1.83, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.52-2.19, p < 0.001 and for time to BC death, HR=2.69, 95%CI 1.82-3.98, p < 0.001. CONCLUSIONS Patients compliant to adjuvant ET have an improved survival.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chaido Chamalidou
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Oncology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Sweden; Skaraborg Hospital, Department of Oncology, Skövde, Sweden.
| | - Salmir Nasic
- Research and Development Centre, Skaraborgs Hospital, Skövde, Sweden; Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Barbro Linderholm
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Oncology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Sweden; Department of Oncology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Goetzinger C, Alleaume C, Schritz A, Vrijens B, Préau M, Fagherazzi G, Huiart L. Analysing breast cancer survivors’ acceptance profiles for using an electronic pillbox connected to a smartphone application using Seintinelles, a French community-based research tool. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:889695. [PMID: 36238564 PMCID: PMC9551449 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.889695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction: Up to 50% of breast cancer (BC) survivors discontinue their adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) before the recommended 5 years, raising the issue of medication non-adherence. eHealth technologies have the potential to support patients to enhance their medication adherence and may offer an effective way to complement the healthcare. In order for eHealth technologies to be successfully implemented into the healthcare system, end-users need to be willing and accepting to use these eHealth technologies. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the current usability of eHealth technologiesin and to identify differences in BC SURVIVORS BC survivors accepting a medication adherence enhancing eHealth technology to support their AET to BC survivors that do not accept such a medication adherence enhancing eHealth technology. Methods: This study was conducted in 2020 including volunteering BC survivors belonging to the Seintinelles Association. Eligible participants were women, diagnosed with BC within the last 10 years, and been exposed to, an AET. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate medication adherence enhancing eHealth technology acceptance profiles among BC survivors. The dependent variable was defined as acceptance of an electronic pillbox connected to a smartphone application (hereafter: medication adherence enhancing eHealth technology). Results: Overall, 23% of the participants already use a connected device or health application on a regular basis. The mean age of the participants was 52.7 (SD 10.4) years. In total, 67% of 1268 BC survivors who participated in the survey declared that they would accept a medication adherence enhancing eHealth technology to improve their AET. BC survivors accepting a medication adherence enhancing eHealth technology for their AET, are younger (OR = 0.97, 95% CI [0.95; 0.98]), do take medication for other diseases (OR = 0.31, 95% CI [0.13; 0.68]), already use a medication adherence enhancing eHealth technology or technique (OR = 1.74, 95% CI [1.06; 2.94]) and are willing to possess or currently possess one or more connected devices or health applications (OR = 2.89, 95% CI [2.01; 4.19]). Conclusion: Understanding acceptance profiles of BC survivors is fundamental for conceiving an effective eHealth technology enhancing AET among BC survivors. Hence, such profiling will foster the development of personalized medication adherence enhancing eHealth technology.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Catherine Goetzinger
- Deep Digital Phenotyping Research Unit, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- University of Luxembourg, Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- *Correspondence: Catherine Goetzinger,
| | | | - Anna Schritz
- Competence Center for Methodology and Statistics, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
| | - Bernard Vrijens
- AARDEX Group & Department of Public Health, Liège University, Liège, Belgium
| | - Marie Préau
- Institut de Psychologie, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Lyon, France
| | - Guy Fagherazzi
- Deep Digital Phenotyping Research Unit, Department of Precision Health, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Strassen, Luxembourg
- University of Luxembourg, Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
| | | |
Collapse
|
5
|
Elsamany SA, Alghanmi H, Albaradei A, Abdelhamid R, Madi E, Ramzan A. Assessment of compliance with hormonal therapy in early breast cancer patients with positive hormone receptor phenotype: A single institution study. Breast 2022; 62:69-74. [PMID: 35131645 PMCID: PMC9073292 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2022.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Adherence to long-term adjuvant hormonal therapy in hormonal receptors (HR)-positive breast cancer is really challenging and can affect the survival outcome. The present study aims to assess rate of compliance with hormonal therapy and possible predictive factors in a single institute in Saudi Arabia. Patients &methods We recruited patients with HR-positive breast cancer who presented to oncology outpatient clinics. Patients were assessed for compliance using a study questionnaire. Compliance was defined as taking ≥80% of prescribed doses of oral hormonal therapy. Different epidemiological, clinical, pathological and treatment data were checked in patients’ medical records and correlated with compliance/interruption of hormonal therapy. Results Among the 203 recruited patients, 95.1% were compliant with hormonal therapy, while it was interrupted in 16.7% of patients, and 58.1% reported missing intake of hormonal pills. Age >50 years, having permanent job and higher education level were significantly associated with non-compliance in univariate analysis. On multivariate analysis, job status was the only independent predictor of non-compliance. The following parameters were significantly related to hormonal therapy interruption: marital status (single: 28.8% vs married patients: 12.6%, p = 0.01) and residence location (Makkah: 11.7% vs. outside Makkah: 25.3%, p = 0.019), lymphovascular invasion (LVI) (No: 20.9%, Yes: 7.8%, p = 0.025) and N0 tumours (compared to node-positive patients, p = 0.008). On multivariate analysis, marital status, residence location and N-stage, maintained significance relation with hormonal therapy interruption. Conclusion Compliance with hormonal therapy was high in the study cohort. Marital status, residence location, job status and N-stage may be related to interruption/compliance with hormonal therapy. Compliance rate to adjuvant hormonal therapy was high in Saudi patients. Job status was significantly associated to hormonal therapy compliance. Marital status, residence location and N0-stage were linked with hormonal therapy interruption. Side effects were related to hormonal therapy interruption in a minority of patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shereef Ahmed Elsamany
- Oncology Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia; Oncology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
| | | | | | - Rasha Abdelhamid
- Oncology Nurse, Oncology Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Eman Madi
- Oncology Nurse, Oncology Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
| | - Amira Ramzan
- Oncology Nurse, Oncology Center, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Yussof I, Mohd Tahir NA, Hatah E, Mohamed Shah N. Factors influencing five-year adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: A systematic review. Breast 2022; 62:22-35. [PMID: 35121501 PMCID: PMC8818734 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2022.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose This systematic review aimed to determine the rate and identify correlates of adherence and persistence over five years of treatment with adjuvant endocrine therapy in female breast cancer patients. Methods Relevant articles were identified from Medline, Embase, AMED, PsycINFO, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, and APA PsycArticles. Studies that measured patient adherence in the implementation or persistence phase for a period of at least five years using objective or multiple measures of adherence and investigated correlates of adherence were included. The titles, abstracts and full articles were screened and reviewed by two authors and any discrepancies were discussed with a third author. Results Twenty-six studies were included. Mean rate of adherence at five-year for implementation phase was 66.2% (SD = 17.3%), and mean persistence was 66.8% (SD = 14.5%). On average, adherence decreased by 25.5% (SD = 9.3%) from the first to fifth year. Higher rate of adherence was observed through self-report in comparison to database or medical record. Older age, younger age, higher comorbidity index, depression and adverse effects were associated with lower adherence. Treatment with aromatase inhibitors, received chemotherapy, and prior medication use were associated with improved adherence. Conclusion Adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy decreased from the first to fifth year of treatment. On average, one-third of patients were not adherent to treatment by the fifth year. Nineteen recurring factors were found to be significantly associated with long-term adherence in multiple studies. Further research using objective or multiple measures of adherence are needed to improve validity of results. On average, adherence fell by 25.5% from the first to the fifth year of treatment. Self-reported adherence may overestimate patient adherence. Nineteen recurring factors were associated with adherence. Having adverse effects was negatively associated with adherence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Izzati Yussof
- Centre of Quality Management of Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Pharmaceutical Services Division, Kuala Lumpur & Putrajaya Health Department, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
| | - Nor Asyikin Mohd Tahir
- Centre of Quality Management of Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Ernieda Hatah
- Centre of Quality Management of Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Noraida Mohamed Shah
- Centre of Quality Management of Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Alipour S, Abedi M, Saberi A, Maleki-Hajiagha A, Faiz F, Shahsavari S, Eslami B. Metformin as a new option in the medical management of breast fibroadenoma; a randomized clinical trial. BMC Endocr Disord 2021; 21:169. [PMID: 34416879 PMCID: PMC8377455 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-021-00824-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Fibroadenoma (FA) is the most common benign solid breast mass in women, with no definite method of management. Because fibroadenoma is dependent on female sex hormones and comprises hypertrophic changes at cellular levels, we investigated the effects of metformin (MF), a safe hypoglycemic agent with anti-estrogenic and anti-proliferative properties, in the management of fibroadenoma. METHODS In this randomized clinical trial study, eligible women with fibroadenomas were assigned randomly to the metformin (1000 mg daily for six months) or the placebo group. Breast physical and ultrasound exam was performed before and after the intervention, and the changes in the size of fibroadenomas were compared in the two groups. RESULTS Overall, 83 patients in the treatment, and 92 in the placebo group completed the study. A statistically significant difference in changing size between the two groups was observed only in the smallest mass. In the largest FAs, the rate of size reduction was higher in the treatment group (60.2 % vs. 43.5 %); while a higher rate of enlargement was observed in the placebo group (38 % vs. 20.5 %). In the smallest FAs, the rate of the masses that got smaller or remained stable was about 90 % in the treatment group and 50 % in the placebo group. We categorized size changes of FAs into < 20 % enlargement and ≥ 20 % enlargement. The odds ratio (OR) for an elargemnt less than 20% was 1.48 (95 % CI = 1.10-1.99) in the treatment group in comparison with the placebo group; the odds for an enlargement less than 20% was higher in women with multiples fibroadenomas (OR = 4.67, 95 % CI: 1.34-16.28). In our study, no serious adverse effect was recorded, and the medicine was well-tolerated by all users. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study that evaluates the effect of MF on the management of fibroadenoma, and the results suggest a favorable effect. Larger studies using higher doses of MF and including a separate design for patients with single or multiple FAs are suggested in order to confirm this effect. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial (IRCT20100706004329N7) was retrospectively registered on 2018-10-07.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sadaf Alipour
- Breast Disease Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Surgery, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Mahboubeh Abedi
- Department of Radiology, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Azin Saberi
- Department of Surgery, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Arezoo Maleki-Hajiagha
- Research Development Center, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Firoozeh Faiz
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Saeed Shahsavari
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Health Products Safety Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
| | - Bita Eslami
- Breast Disease Research Center, Cancer Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Collin LJ, Cronin-Fenton DP, Ahern TP, Goodman M, McCullough LE, Waller LA, Kjærsgaard A, Damkier P, Christiansen PM, Ejlertsen B, Jensen MB, Sørensen HT, Lash TL. Early Discontinuation of Endocrine Therapy and Recurrence of Breast Cancer among Premenopausal Women. Clin Cancer Res 2020; 27:1421-1428. [PMID: 33334905 DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-20-3974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Premenopausal women diagnosed with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer are prescribed 5-10 years of endocrine therapy to prevent or delay recurrence. In this study, we evaluated the association between early discontinuation of endocrine therapy and breast cancer recurrence in a cohort of premenopausal women. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN We identified 4,503 patients with premenopausal ER-positive breast cancer who initiated adjuvant endocrine therapy and were registered in the Danish Breast Cancer Group clinical database (2002-2011). Women were excluded if they had a recurrence or were lost to follow-up less than 1.5 years after breast cancer surgery. Endocrine therapy was considered complete if the patient received at least 4.5 years of treatment or discontinued medication less than 6 months before recurrence. Exposure status was updated annually and modeled as a time-dependent variable. We accounted for baseline and time-varying confounders via time-varying weights, which we calculated from multivariable logistic regression models, and included in regression models to estimate HRs and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) associating early discontinuation with recurrence. RESULTS Over the study follow-up, 1,001 (22%) women discontinued endocrine therapy. We observed 202 (20%) recurrences among those who discontinued endocrine therapy, and 388 (11%) among those who completed the recommended treatment. The multivariable-adjusted estimated rate of recurrence was higher in women who discontinued endocrine therapy relative to those who completed their treatment (hazard ratio, 1.67; 95% CI, 1.25-2.14). CONCLUSIONS These results highlight the importance of clinical follow-up and behavioral interventions that support persistence of adjuvant endocrine therapy to prevent breast cancer recurrence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lindsay J Collin
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
| | | | - Thomas P Ahern
- Department of Surgery, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
| | - Michael Goodman
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
| | - Lauren E McCullough
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
| | - Lance A Waller
- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta Georgia
| | - Anders Kjærsgaard
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
| | - Per Damkier
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
| | - Peer M Christiansen
- Department of Plastic and Breast Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
- Danish Breast Cancer Group, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Bent Ejlertsen
- Danish Breast Cancer Group, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Maj-Britt Jensen
- Danish Breast Cancer Group, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
| | - Henrik Toft Sørensen
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
| | - Timothy L Lash
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Khosrow-Khavar F, Bouganim N, Filion KB, Suissa S, Azoulay L. Cardiotoxicity of Use of Sequential Aromatase Inhibitors in Women With Breast Cancer. Am J Epidemiol 2020; 189:1086-1095. [PMID: 32338279 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwaa065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
The association between use of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) and cardiovascular outcomes is controversial. While some observational studies have assessed the cardiovascular safety of AIs as upfront treatments, their cardiotoxicity as sequential treatments with tamoxifen remains unknown. Thus, we conducted a population-based cohort study using data from the United Kingdom Clinical Practice Research Datalink linked to the Hospital Episode Statistics and Office for National Statistics databases. We employed a prevalent new-user design to propensity-score match, in a 1:2 ratio, patients switching from tamoxifen to AIs with patients continuing tamoxifen between 1998 and 2016. Cox proportional hazards models were used to estimate hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals for the study outcomes (myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular mortality). Overall, 1,962 patients switching to AIs were matched to 3,874 patients continuing tamoxifen. Compared with tamoxifen, AIs were associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction (hazard ratio (HR) = 2.08, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.02, 4.27). The hazard ratios were elevated for ischemic stroke (HR = 1.58, 95% CI: 0.85, 2.93) and heart failure (HR = 1.69, 95% CI: 0.79, 3.62) but not cardiovascular mortality (HR = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.49, 1.54), with confidence intervals including the null value. The elevated hazard ratios observed for the cardiovascular outcomes should be corroborated in future large observational studies.
Collapse
|
10
|
Ettl J, Anders SI, Hapfelmeier A, Paepke S, Noske A, Weichert W, Klein E, Kiechle M. First prospective outcome data for the second-generation multigene test Endopredict in ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 302:1461-1467. [PMID: 32902674 PMCID: PMC7584549 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05771-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
Abstract
Purpose Prospectively collected outcome data of patients (pts) whose adjuvant systemic therapy recommendation was based on the clinico-molecular test EndoPredict® (EP) are presented. Methods Pts with ER-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer with 0–3 positive lymph nodes were enrolled. The EP was carried out on all tumor samples. Pts were evaluated for treatment compliance, local recurrence, distant metastases and overall survival. Censored time-to-event outcomes were analysed by Cox proportional hazards models. Additional estimates of the event-free-survival were calculated by the Kaplan–Meier method. Hypothesis testing was conducted on two-sided exploratory 5% significance levels. Results 373 consecutive pts were enrolled. EP classified 238 pts (63.8%) as low risk and 135 pts (36.2%) as high risk. Median follow-up was 41.6 months. Risk for disease recurrence or death in EPclin high-risk patients was twofold higher in comparison with EPclin low-risk patients (hazard ratio (HR) 2.05 (95% CI 0.85–4.96; p = 0.110). Patients with EPclin high risk were at significant higher risk of distant metastases than patients with EPclin low risk (HR 5.18; 95% CI 1.04–25.74; p = 0.0443). EPclin high-risk patients who actually underwent adjuvant CTX had a 3-year-DFS of 96.3% (95% CI 92.2–100) in contrast to EPclin high-risk patients without CTX (3-year-DFS: 91.5% (95% CI 82.7–100%); HR 0.32; 95% CI 0.10–1.05; p = 0.061). Conclusion These first prospective outcome results show that EP, in clinical routine, is a valid clinico-molecular test, to predict DFS and to guide decision of adjuvant CTX use in ER-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer pts with 0–3 positive lymph nodes. Adjuvant CTX seems to be beneficial for EPclin high-risk patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Johannes Ettl
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany.
| | - Sophie-Isabelle Anders
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
| | - Alexander Hapfelmeier
- Institute of Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
| | - Stefan Paepke
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
| | - Aurelia Noske
- Institute of Pathology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
| | - Wilko Weichert
- Institute of Pathology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
| | - Evelyn Klein
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
| | - Marion Kiechle
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Factors influencing adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in breast cancer-treated women: using real-world data to inform a switch from acute to chronic disease management. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2020; 183:189-199. [PMID: 32591986 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-05748-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) for ≥ 5 years is generally recommended for women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer to reduce cancer recurrence/mortality; however, adherence can be suboptimal. We tested determinants of AET adherence using patient characteristics, treatment pathways, AET initiation timing, and multiple healthcare facility use. An underlying objective was to explore how oncological pathways mirror chronic disease management to monitor adherence and target improvement interventions using administrative datasets. METHODS Using patient-linked administrative health data from the Italian Lombardy Region, we identified 33.291 surviving patients starting AET in 2010-2016, with two (22.939 patients) or five years (8400 patients) follow-up, using a ≥ 80% prescription refill approach to measure adherence and logistic regression to test determinants of adherence. RESULTS AET crude adherence falls significantly during follow-up, from 94% at 1 Year to 58% at 5 Years. At 5 Years, patients who were older (>70), prescribed tamoxifen-only (OR 0.69; 95% CI 0.57-0.83; p = 0.0001) vs. aromatase inhibitors-only or therapy switches, treated for depression (OR 0.68; 95% CI 0.60-0.78; p < 0.0001), with surgery performed in high-volume hospitals (OR 0.85; 95% CI 0.75-0.97; p = 0.0116) showed lower adherence. Loyalty, or continued care in the surgical hospital (OR 1.73; 95% CI 1.51-2.00; p < 0.0001), undergoing chemotherapy before AET (OR 2.65; 95% CI 2.02-3.48; p < 0.0001), and earlier AET initiation, positively influenced adherence. CONCLUSIONS Chronic disease monitoring using administrative data can help oncologists focus efforts to ensure AET adherence. Results suggest addressing mental health, age, disease severity patient perceptions, timely AET initiation and therapy switches, and encouraging continued follow-up in the same hospital or better care coordination with outside follow-up specialists.
Collapse
|
12
|
Elsarraj HS, Hong Y, Limback D, Zhao R, Berger J, Bishop SC, Sabbagh A, Oppenheimer L, Harper HE, Tsimelzon A, Huang S, Hilsenbeck SG, Edwards DP, Fontes J, Fan F, Madan R, Fangman B, Ellis A, Tawfik O, Persons DL, Fields T, Godwin AK, Hagan CR, Swenson-Fields K, Coarfa C, Thompson J, Behbod F. BCL9/STAT3 regulation of transcriptional enhancer networks promote DCIS progression. NPJ Breast Cancer 2020; 6:12. [PMID: 32352029 PMCID: PMC7181646 DOI: 10.1038/s41523-020-0157-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
The molecular processes by which some human ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) lesions advance to the more aggressive form, while others remain indolent, are largely unknown. Experiments utilizing a patient-derived (PDX) DCIS Mouse INtraDuctal (MIND) animal model combined with ChIP-exo and RNA sequencing revealed that the formation of protein complexes between B Cell Lymphoma-9 (BCL9), phosphoserine 727 STAT3 (PS-727-STAT3) and non-STAT3 transcription factors on chromatin enhancers lead to subsequent transcription of key drivers of DCIS malignancy. Downregulation of two such targets, integrin β3 and its associated metalloproteinase, MMP16, resulted in a significant inhibition of DCIS invasive progression. Finally, in vivo targeting of BCL9, using rosemary extract, resulted in significant inhibition of DCIS malignancy in both cell line and PDX DCIS MIND animal models. As such, our studies provide compelling evidence for future testing of rosemary extract as a chemopreventive agent in breast cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hanan S. Elsarraj
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Yan Hong
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Darlene Limback
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Ruonan Zhao
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Jenna Berger
- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02912 USA
| | - Stephanie C. Bishop
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, South University, 709 Mall Blvd, Savannah, GA 31406 USA
| | - Aria Sabbagh
- McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX 77030 USA
| | - Linzi Oppenheimer
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Haleigh E. Harper
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Anna Tsimelzon
- Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030 USA
| | - Shixia Huang
- Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center and Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030 USA
| | - Susan G. Hilsenbeck
- Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX C30 USA
| | - Dean P. Edwards
- Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center and Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030 USA
| | - Joseph Fontes
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Fang Fan
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Rashna Madan
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Ben Fangman
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Ashley Ellis
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Ossama Tawfik
- MAWD Pathology Group, St Luke’s Health System of Kansas City, 2750 Clay Edwards Dr, Kansas City, MO 64116 USA
| | - Diane L. Persons
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Timothy Fields
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Andrew K. Godwin
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Christy R. Hagan
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Katherine Swenson-Fields
- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Cristian Coarfa
- Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center and Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030 USA
| | - Jeffrey Thompson
- Department of Biostatistics, The University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| | - Fariba Behbod
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, MS 3045, The University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 66160 USA
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Outcomes of primary endocrine therapy in elderly women with stage I-III breast cancer: a SEER database analysis. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2020; 180:819-827. [PMID: 32172303 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-05591-9] [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: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Frail elderly women with nonmetastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer often receive primary endocrine therapy. Limited data are available on the outcomes associated with this population and treatment approach. METHODS We selected patients with an initial primary diagnosis of stage I-III ER-positive breast cancer from 2001 to 2015 in Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare data. Patients were excluded if they received surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or other targeted drug treatment including anti-HER2 agents. Two Cox proportional-hazards models were constructed to determine the predictors of breast cancer-specific survival and overall survival after a cancer diagnosis. RESULTS A total of 552 patients were identified, with 82.1% of the patients being 80 years or older and 81.7% of patients being non-Hispanic White. PR positive (OR 1.77; 95% CI 1.09-2.85; p = 0.025) and tumor size larger than 50 mm (OR 1.99; 95% CI 1.05-3.75; p = 0.035) were associated with higher adherence to endocrine therapy. In the multivariable Cox analyses, patients who were adherent of endocrine therapy had significantly worse survival (HR 1.40; 95% CI 1.17-1.69; p < 0.001). The other two factors associated with worse survival were larger tumor size and more comorbidities. The competing risk model demonstrated no statistically significant difference between patients who were adherent to endocrine therapy and those who were not in terms of risk of dying from breast cancer. CONCLUSION In elderly women with localized ER-positive breast cancer, there were no statistically significant differences in breast cancer-specific or overall mortality between those who were adherent to endocrine therapy and those who were not.
Collapse
|
14
|
Factors associated with endocrine therapy adherence among post-menopausal women treated for early-stage breast cancer in Ontario, Canada. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2019; 179:217-227. [PMID: 31571072 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-019-05430-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy among post-menopausal breast cancer patients is an important survivorship care issue. We explored factors associated with endocrine therapy adherence and survival in a large real-world population-based study. METHODS We used health administrative databases to follow women (aged ≥ 66 years) who were diagnosed with breast cancer and started on adjuvant endocrine therapy from 2005 to 2010. Adherence was measured by medical possession ratio (MPR) and characterized as low (< 39% MPR), intermediate (40-79% MPR), or high (≥ 80% MPR) over a 5-year period. We investigated factors associated with adherence using a multinomial logistic regression model. Factors associated with all-cause mortality (5 years after starting endocrine therapy) were investigated using a multivariable Cox proportional hazards model. RESULTS We identified 5692 eligible patients starting adjuvant endocrine therapy who had low, intermediate, and high adherence rates of 13% (n = 749), 13% (n = 733), and 74% (n = 4210), respectively. Lower rates of adherence were associated with increased age [low vs. high adherence: odds ratio (OR) 1.03, 95% CI 1.02-1.05 (per year); intermediate vs. high adherence: OR 1.02, 95% CI 1.01-1.04 (per year)]. High adherence was associated with previous use of adjuvant chemotherapy (low versus high adherence OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.30-0.59) and short-term follow-up with a medical oncologist within 4 months of starting endocrine therapy (low versus high adherence OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.69-0.99). Unadjusted analysis showed increased survival among patients with high endocrine therapy adherence. However, an independent association was no longer clearly detected after controlling for confounders. CONCLUSION Interventions to improve adjuvant endocrine therapy adherence are warranted. Non-adherence may be a more significant issue among elderly patients. Short-term follow-up visit by a patient's medical oncologist after starting endocrine therapy may help to improve compliance.
Collapse
|
15
|
Emanuel G, Henson KE, Broggio J, Charman J, Horgan K, Dodwell D, Darby SC. Endocrine therapy in the years following a diagnosis of breast cancer: A proof of concept study using the primary care prescription database linked to cancer registration data. Cancer Epidemiol 2019; 61:185-189. [PMID: 31126816 PMCID: PMC6859491 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2019.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2018] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION National cancer registration data were linked to the Primary Care Prescription Database (PCPD) in England. The level of endocrine therapy (ET) prescribed in women after a diagnosis of breast cancer was studied. MATERIALS AND METHODS Cancer registrations for women diagnosed with breast cancer during 1995-2015, who survived to 31st March 2015, were linked to ET prescriptions issued during April-July 2015. RESULTS Among 369 277 survivors of breast cancer diagnosed during 1995-2015, 37% were prescribed ET during April-July 2015. Among women whose breast cancer diagnosis was after 31st July 2010, 81% of those recorded with oestrogen receptor positive (ER+ve) disease were prescribed ET compared with only 6% of those with ER-ve disease. Younger women usually received tamoxifen and older women usually received aromatase inhibitors. DISCUSSION The pattern of ET use observed in these data corresponds to that expected. This provides confidence in the potential of the PCPD for epidemiological research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gabrielle Emanuel
- National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service, Public Health England, Wellington House - 6th Floor, 133-155 Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom.
| | - Katherine E Henson
- National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service, Public Health England, Wellington House - 6th Floor, 133-155 Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom
| | - John Broggio
- National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service, Public Health England, Wellington House - 6th Floor, 133-155 Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom
| | - Jackie Charman
- National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service, Public Health England, Wellington House - 6th Floor, 133-155 Waterloo Rd, London, SE1 8UG, United Kingdom
| | - Kieran Horgan
- Department of Breast Surgery, Bexley Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital, Beckett St, Leeds, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
| | - David Dodwell
- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, United Kingdom
| | - Sarah C Darby
- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, United Kingdom
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Helland T, Hagen KB, Haugstøyl ME, Kvaløy JT, Lunde S, Lode K, Lind RA, Gripsrud BH, Jonsdottir K, Gjerde J, Bifulco E, Hustad S, Jonassen J, Aas T, Lende TH, Lien EA, Janssen EAM, Søiland H, Mellgren G. Drug monitoring of tamoxifen metabolites predicts vaginal dryness and verifies a low discontinuation rate from the Norwegian Prescription Database. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2019; 177:185-195. [PMID: 31144152 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-019-05294-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Tamoxifen is an important targeted endocrine therapy in breast cancer. However, side effects and early discontinuation of tamoxifen remains a barrier for obtaining the improved outcome benefits of long-term tamoxifen treatment. Biomarkers predictive of tamoxifen side effects remain unidentified. The objective of this prospective population-based study was to investigate the value of tamoxifen metabolite concentrations as biomarkers for side effects. A second objective was to assess the validity of discontinuation rates obtained through pharmacy records with the use of tamoxifen drug monitoring. METHODS Longitudinal serum samples, patient-reported outcome measures and pharmacy records from 220 breast cancer patients were obtained over a 6-year period. Serum concentrations of tamoxifen metabolites were measured by LC-MS/MS. Associations between metabolite concentrations and side effects were analyzed by logistic regression and cross table analyses. To determine the validity of pharmacy records we compared longitudinal tamoxifen concentrations to discontinuation rates obtained through the Norwegian Prescription database (NorPD). Multivariable Cox regression models were performed to identify predictors of discontinuation. RESULTS At the 2nd year of follow-up, a significant association between vaginal dryness and high concentrations of tamoxifen, Z-4'-OHtam and tam-NoX was identified. NorPD showed a tamoxifen-discontinuation rate of 17.9% at 5 years and drug monitoring demonstrated similar rates. Nausea, vaginal dryness and chemotherapy-naive status were significant risk factors for tamoxifen discontinuation. CONCLUSIONS This real-world data study suggests that measurements of tamoxifen metabolite concentrations may be predictive of vaginal dryness in breast cancer patients and verifies NorPD as a reliable source of adherence data.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Thomas Helland
- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
| | - Kari Britt Hagen
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
| | - Martha Eimstad Haugstøyl
- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
| | - Jan Terje Kvaløy
- Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
| | - Siri Lunde
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
| | - Kirsten Lode
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
| | - Ragna Anne Lind
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
| | - Birgitta Haga Gripsrud
- Department of Caring and Ethics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
| | - Kristin Jonsdottir
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Research, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
| | - Jennifer Gjerde
- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
| | - Ersilia Bifulco
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Core Facility for Metabolomics, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
| | - Steinar Hustad
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Core Facility for Metabolomics, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
| | - Janne Jonassen
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
| | - Turid Aas
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
| | - Tone Hoel Lende
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
| | - Ernst Asbjørn Lien
- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
| | - Emiel Adrianus Maria Janssen
- Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Pathology, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
| | - Håvard Søiland
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
| | - Gunnar Mellgren
- Hormone Laboratory, Haukeland University Hospital, 5020, Bergen, Norway.
- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Wassermann J, Gelber SI, Rosenberg SM, Ruddy KJ, Tamimi RM, Schapira L, Borges VF, Come SE, Meyer ME, Partridge AH. Nonadherent behaviors among young women on adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer. Cancer 2019; 125:3266-3274. [PMID: 31120571 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Young age is a known factor associated with suboptimal adherence to endocrine therapy (ET) for adjuvant breast cancer (BC) treatment. This study was aimed at assessing nonadherent behaviors and associated factors among young women with early-stage hormone receptor-positive BC. METHODS As part of a multicenter, prospective cohort of women with a diagnosis of BC at or under the age of 40 years, participants were surveyed 30 months after their diagnosis about adherent behaviors. Among those who reported taking ET, adherence was measured with a 3-item Likert-type scale: Do you ever forget to take your ET? If you feel worse when you take your ET, do you stop taking it? Did you take your ET exactly as directed by your doctor over the last 3 months? Women reporting at least 1 nonadherent behavior were classified as nonadherers. Variables with a P value <.20 were included in a multivariable logistic model. RESULTS Among 384 women, 194 (51%) were classified as nonadherers. Univariate factors that retained significance in the multivariable model included educational level (odds ratio [OR], 0.50 for high vs low; P = .04), level of social support according to the Medical Outcome Study Social Support Survey (OR, 0.98 per 1 point; P = .01), and confidence with the decision regarding ET measured on a 0 to 10 numerical scale (OR, 0.63 for high vs low; P = .04). CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study could help to identify young patients at higher risk for nonadherence. Interventions adapted to the level of education and aimed at reinforcing support and patients' confidence in their decision to take ET could improve adherence and associated outcomes in this population.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Johanna Wassermann
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts.,Pierre Louis Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health, Sorbonne University, French National Institute of Health and Medical Research, Paris, France
| | - Shari I Gelber
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
| | - Shoshana M Rosenberg
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
| | | | - Rulla M Tamimi
- Department of Medicine, Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
| | - Lidia Schapira
- Department of Medicine, Stanford Cancer Institute, Palo Alto, California
| | - Virginia F Borges
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Cancer Center, Aurora, Colorado
| | - Steven E Come
- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
| | - Meghan E Meyer
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
| | - Ann H Partridge
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Patient-reported Adherence to Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale: An Evaluation of Predictors. Am J Clin Oncol 2019; 41:508-512. [PMID: 27322700 DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Endocrine therapy is part of standard adjuvant therapy for patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and has been shown to improve recurrence-free and overall survival. However, adherence to endocrine therapy is suboptimal and is difficult to measure. In this study we evaluate the feasibility of using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) to assess patient adherence to aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy. METHODS Patients with stage 1 to 3, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer receiving adjuvant AI therapy were prospectively enrolled on an Institutional Review Board approved protocol. The MMAS questionnaire was administered to each patient and adherence was measured. Information on duration of AI therapy, patient and tumor characteristics, and treatment was collected. A multivariable logit model approach was utilized to evaluate potential barriers to adherence. RESULTS Between 2011 and 2014, 100 patients were enrolled. The distribution of adherence levels was 13% low, 37% medium, and 50% high. High adherence was reported more frequently in white women (58%), patients with stage 2 and 3 disease (54%), and patients who did not receive chemotherapy (62%). Multivariable analysis demonstrated that higher adherence was more likely in white women compared with African American women (estimated odds ratio=2.8). CONCLUSIONS Using the MMAS, only 50% of women with stage 1 to 3 breast cancer reported high adherence to AI therapy, consistent with other reports showing suboptimal adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy. The MMAS allows for the rapid assessment of adherence to oral adjuvant endocrine therapy and is valuable in a busy clinical setting.
Collapse
|
19
|
Lundgren C, Lindman H, Rolander B, Ekholm M. Good adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in early breast cancer - a population-based study based on the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register. Acta Oncol 2018; 57:935-940. [PMID: 29493327 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2018.1442932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Adjuvant endocrine therapy improves recurrence-free and overall survival in primary breast cancer. However, not all patients complete their planned treatment, mostly because of side-effects. The aim of this study was to examine the adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy in a cohort of primary breast cancer patients in Region Jönköping County, Sweden, after 3 and 5 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS The Swedish Breast Cancer Register was used to identify patients diagnosed with hormone receptor positive breast cancer in Region Jönköping County between 2009 and 2012. Adherence was evaluated based on data from the Swedish Prescribed Drug Register, and Medication Possession Ratio (MPR), defined as the days' supply of medication during the period from the first dispensing till the last dispensing in the time period (3 and 5 years), divided by number of days. Adherence was defined as MPR ≥80%. Regression analyses were used to identify subgroups associated with adherence; age, type of endocrine treatment, additional adjuvant therapy, and hospital responsible for the follow-up (Eksjö, Jönköping, and Värnamo). RESULTS We identified 634 patients who were recommended adjuvant endocrine therapy and to be able to estimate adherence after 3 and 5 years, 488 patients were included in the analysis. After 3 years of treatment, 91.2% of the patients (95% confidence interval (CI) 88.7-93.6; n = 445), were found to be adherent. The corresponding figure for the 271 patients who had completed 5 years of treatment was 91.5% (95% CI 88.2-94.8; n = 248). No subgroups (age, endocrine therapy, radio/chemotherapy, or hospital) were significantly associated with adherence in the multiple logistic regression analysis. DISCUSSION This study shows substantially higher adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy than previously reported. Reasons for this could be differences in routines for therapy information and follow-up, but this needs to be further investigated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christine Lundgren
- Department of Oncology, Ryhov County Hospital, Jönköping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Division of Oncology and Pathology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
| | - Henrik Lindman
- Department of Oncology, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
| | - Bo Rolander
- Futurum, Academy for Health and Care, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden
- Department of Social Work, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
| | - Maria Ekholm
- Department of Oncology, Ryhov County Hospital, Jönköping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Division of Oncology and Pathology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Gao P, You L, Wu D, Shi A, Miao Q, Rana U, Martin DP, Du Y, Zhao G, Han B, Zheng C, Fan Z. Adherence to endocrine therapy among Chinese patients with breast cancer: current status and recommendations for improvement. Patient Prefer Adherence 2018; 12:887-897. [PMID: 29872274 PMCID: PMC5973402 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s167004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Postoperative endocrine therapy is known to reduce recurrence and mortality in patients with estrogen receptor (ER)- or progestogen receptor (PR)-positive breast cancer. Correlates and determinants of compliance with endocrine therapy among Chinese patients with breast cancer are not known. The aim of this study was to elucidate the efficacy and adherence of endocrine therapy in China and suggest effective improvements on the adherence. PATIENTS AND METHODS We analyzed the survival of 1,110 patients eligible for endocrine therapy and adherence of 699 patients to endocrine therapy. Kaplan-Meier curves, log-rank tests and Cox proportional hazard models were used to evaluate survival, and logistic regression models were used to assess variables associated with treatment adherence. RESULTS Long-term endocrine therapy was associated with lower recurrence rate (HR 0.72; 95% CI 0.56-0.93; p=0.013). Adherence to endocrine therapy was only 63.1%. Sociodemographic characteristics of patients, clinical- and medication-related characteristics and patients' attitudes were associated with adherence to endocrine therapy. CONCLUSION Adherence to endocrine therapy in Chinese patients with ER+/PR+ breast cancer was <65%. Both patients and physicians should take progressive steps to improve the rate of adherence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pin Gao
- Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
| | - Lili You
- Department of Endocrinology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
| | - Di Wu
- Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
| | - Aiping Shi
- Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
| | - Qing Miao
- Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
| | - Ujala Rana
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
| | | | - Ye Du
- Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
| | - Gang Zhao
- Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
| | - Bing Han
- Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
| | - Chao Zheng
- Department of Breast Surgery, Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
| | - Zhimin Fan
- Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
- Correspondence: Zhimin Fan, Department of Breast Surgery, First Hospital of Jilin University, 71 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, Jilin, China, Email
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Tian W, Wu M, Deng Y. Comparison of Changes in the Lipid Profiles of Eastern Chinese Postmenopausal Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treated With Different Aromatase Inhibitors: A Retrospective Study. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev 2017; 7:837-843. [PMID: 29287126 DOI: 10.1002/cpdd.420] [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: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Cardiovascular morbidity is closely associated with serum lipid level. We aimed to investigate the effects of different aromatase inhibitors, including letrozole, anastrozole, and exemestane, on the lipid profile of eastern Chinese breast cancer patients. We evaluated a retrospective cohort of eastern Chinese postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer who received aromatase inhibitors. A total of 116 postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer without prior cardiovascular disease were included. Lipid changes at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months were compared across the endocrine therapy categories. Our data demonstrated that exemestane treatment significantly decreased triglyceride level compared with letrozole after 24 months. However, the aromatase inhibitors had almost equivalent impacts on high-density liportein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride after long-term aromatase inhibitor treatment. As a small-size retrospective study, our data do not support a judgment about whether one AI or another carries more or less risk in terms of lipid disorders in eastern Chinese breast cancer patients. The exact effects need further randomized, controlled trials to investigate.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Tian
- Department of Surgical Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Miaowei Wu
- Department of Surgical Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
| | - Yongchuan Deng
- Department of Surgical Oncology, the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Cahir C, Barron TI, Sharp L, Bennett K. Can demographic, clinical and treatment-related factors available at hormonal therapy initiation predict non-persistence in women with stage I-III breast cancer? Cancer Causes Control 2017; 28:215-225. [PMID: 28210883 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-017-0851-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 01/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To investigate whether demographic, clinical and treatment-related risk factors known at treatment initiation can be used to reliably predict future hormonal therapy non-persistence in women with breast cancer, and to inform intervention development. METHODS Women with stage I-III breast cancer diagnosed 2000-2012 and prescribed hormonal therapy were identified from the National Cancer Registry Ireland (NCRI) and linked to pharmacy claims data from Ireland's Primary Care Reimbursement Services (PCRS). Non-persistence was defined as a treatment gap of ≥180 days within 5 years of initiation. Seventeen demographic, clinical and treatment-related risk factors, identified from a systematic review, were abstracted from the NCRI-PCRS dataset. Multivariate binomial models were used to estimate relative risks (RR) and risk differences (RD) for associations between risk factors and non-persistence. Calibration and discriminative performance of the models were assessed. The analysis was repeated for early non-persistence (<1 year of initiation). RESULTS Within 5 years of treatment initiation 680 women (19.9%) were non-persistent. Women aged <50 years (adjusted RR 1.41, 95% CI 1.16-1.70) and those prescribed antidepressants (RR 1.22, 95% CI 1.04-1.45) had increased risk of non-persistence. Married women (RR 0.82 95% CI 0.71-0.94) and those with prior medication use (RR 0.62 95% CI 0.51-0.75) had reduced risk of non-persistence. The area under the receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve for non-persistence was 0.61. Findings were similar for early non-persistence. CONCLUSION The risk prediction model did not discriminate well between women at higher and lower risk of non-persistence at treatment initiation. Future studies should consider other factors, such as psychological characteristics and experience of side-effects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Caitriona Cahir
- Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.
| | - Thomas I Barron
- Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
| | - Linda Sharp
- Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
| | - Kathleen Bennett
- Division of Population Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Beaux Lane House, Mercer Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Nair N, Kvizhinadze G, Blakely T. Cancer Care Coordinators to Improve Tamoxifen Persistence in Breast Cancer: How Heterogeneity in Baseline Prognosis Impacts on Cost-Effectiveness. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2016; 19:936-944. [PMID: 27987643 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2016.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2015] [Revised: 05/05/2016] [Accepted: 05/28/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To assess the cost-effectiveness of a cancer care coordinator (CCC) in helping women with estrogen receptor positive (ER+) early breast cancer persist with tamoxifen for 5 years. METHODS We investigated the cost-effectiveness of a CCC across eight breast cancer subtypes, defined by progesterone receptor (PR) status, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status, and local/regional spread. These subtypes range from excellent to poorer prognoses. The CCC helped in improving tamoxifen persistence by providing information, checking-in by phone, and "troubleshooting" concerns. We constructed a Markov macrosimulation model to estimate health gain (in quality-adjusted life-years or QALYs) and health system costs in New Zealand, compared with no CCC. Participants were modeled until death or till the age of 110 years. Some input parameters (e.g., the impact of a CCC on tamoxifen persistence) had sparse evidence. Therefore, we used estimates with generous uncertainty and conducted sensitivity analyses. RESULTS The cost-effectiveness of a CCC for regional ER+/PR-/HER2+ breast cancer (worst prognosis) was NZ $23,400 (US $15,800) per QALY gained, compared with NZ $368,500 (US $248,800) for local ER+/PR+/HER2- breast cancer (best prognosis). Using a cost-effectiveness threshold of NZ $45,000 (US $30,400) per QALY, a CCC would be cost-effective only in the four subtypes with the worst prognoses. CONCLUSIONS There is value in investigating cost-effectiveness by different subtypes within a disease. In this example of breast cancer, the poorer the prognosis, the greater the health gains from a CCC and the better the cost-effectiveness. Incorporating heterogeneity in a cost-utility analysis is important and can inform resource allocation decisions. It is also feasible to undertake in practice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nisha Nair
- Burden of Disease Epidemiology, Equity and Cost-Effectiveness Programme, Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
| | - Giorgi Kvizhinadze
- Burden of Disease Epidemiology, Equity and Cost-Effectiveness Programme, Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
| | - Tony Blakely
- Burden of Disease Epidemiology, Equity and Cost-Effectiveness Programme, Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Kemp-Casey A, Roughead EE, Saunders C, Boyle F, Bulsara M, Preen DB. Switching between endocrine therapies for primary breast cancer: Frequency and timing in Australian clinical practice. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2016; 13:e161-e170. [PMID: 27739214 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2015] [Revised: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 01/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
Abstract
AIMS To determine the frequency, timing and patterns of endocrine therapy switching in Australian practice for postmenopausal women with primary breast cancer. METHODS We identified postmenopausal women in a population-based cohort commencing endocrine therapy for invasive primary breast cancer between December 2005 and December 2008 (n = 645). Individual-level administrative health records and self-report data were used to determine women's demographic and clinical characteristics, including preexisting and newly-treated comorbidities, and switches in endocrine therapy. Time to therapy switching was calculated. Chi-square tests compared the characteristics of women who did and did not switch, and those switching within 2 years or after 2 years of commencing therapy. RESULTS Twenty-eight percent of women switched from their initial endocrine therapy, most commonly from tamoxifen to anastrozole, or the converse. A small number of anastrozole-to-exemestane and letrozole-to-exemestane switches were observed (n = 19). Most women (>80%) who switched therapies did not have newly-treated comorbidities. Few women (<5%) switched before completing 2 years of therapy, but these women were significantly more likely to have preexisting antidepressant use than women switching later (43% vs 23%, P = 0.048) and remained on the subsequent therapy for less time (6 months vs 2.7 years, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Approximately one-quarter of postmenopausal women with primary breast cancer switched endocrine therapies. The findings suggest that the majority of switching in Australian practice was planned; occurring after 2-3 years of, not precipitated by comorbidity, and in a sequence supported by trial evidence. Early switching, however, was associated with preexisting depression and appeared to be a marker of poor persistence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anna Kemp-Casey
- University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia.,Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia
| | - Elizabeth E Roughead
- Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA, 5001, Australia
| | - Christobel Saunders
- University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
| | - Frances Boyle
- Patricia Richie Centre for Cancer Care and Research, The Mater Hospital and University of Sydney, Rocklands Road, Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
| | - Max Bulsara
- Institute of Health Research, University of Notre Dame, PO Box 1225, Fremantle, WA, 6959, Australia
| | - David B Preen
- University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Persistence to 5-year hormonal breast cancer therapy: a French national population-based study. Br J Cancer 2016; 115:912-919. [PMID: 27599040 PMCID: PMC5061907 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2016.276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Revised: 06/16/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Non-persistence to oral hormonal therapy (HT) in breast cancer (BC) is an emerging health issue, and estimations vary according to the population selected and/or the statistical method applied. This study aimed to estimate non-persistence over 5 years to HT in an unselected sample of women with BC using a French national population-based database and accounting for competing risks. Methods: A retrospective cohort of 600 women initiating a HT between 2006 and 2007 was constituted using a representative sample of the French national healthcare insurance system database. The Cumulative Incidence Function method was used to estimate the probability of first treatment discontinuation of at least 90 days accounting for competing risk of death from any cause over the theoretical 5-year period of treatment. Results: Thirty one percent of patients who initiated a HT were identified as non-persistent at the fifth year of follow-up. Patients who switched to another HT (HR 3.10, 95% CI (2.20; 4.36)) or had metastatic BC (HR 3.07, 95% CI (1.73; 5.46)) were more likely to be non-persistent. Women who initiated aromatase inhibitors as compared with tamoxifen (HR 0.62, 95% CI (0.46; 0.83)), had administrative registration for BC (HR 0.21, 95% CI (0.13; 0.32)), or had received an adjuvant chemotherapy (HR 0.65, 95% CI (0.48; 0.89)) were less likely to discontinue. Conclusions: The estimate of long-term non-persistence in an unselected sample of women treated in France by oral hormonal therapy is substantial, even accounting for competing risks.
Collapse
|
26
|
Bychkovsky BL, Schonberg MA. Poor persistence with hormonal therapy among women with breast cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2016; 7:154-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2016] [Accepted: 04/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
|
27
|
Güth U, Huang DJ, Schötzau A, Schmid SM. Use of Palliative Endocrine Therapy in Patients with Hormone Receptor-Positive Distant Metastatic Breast Cancer: How Often, How Effective, How Long? Oncology 2015; 90:1-9. [PMID: 26613248 DOI: 10.1159/000439570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 08/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study provides real-world clinical evidence regarding palliative endocrine therapy (ET) in breast cancer (BC). The main questions to be answered were: how often and how long did patients receive ET? A particular aspect was the analysis of compliance and persistence with ET. METHODS An analysis of a nonselected/consecutive cohort of women with distant metastatic hormone receptor-positive BC (n = 205) was conducted. RESULTS In all, 165 patients (80.5%) received ET during the palliative disease course. The noncompliance rate was 1.5%. Sixty-seven patients (40.6%) had ET as the only antineoplastic therapy. The median number of therapy lines was 2, and the median duration was 18 months. The median metastatic disease survival (MDS) was 34 months. In patients who had an MDS of ≥9 months (n = 145; 87.9%), during 70.6% of the MDS time only ET had been administered. Patients who were naïve to ET more often had a good response to and a longer duration of palliative ET than those who were not. The nonpersistence rate was 4.3%. CONCLUSIONS Excluding the few patients who had a rapidly progressive course, the disease was controlled for about 70% of the entire palliative disease course with ET alone. Only very few patients were nonpersistent with ET and consciously stopped a still effective, ongoing ET.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Uwe Güth
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Winterthur, Switzerland
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
28
|
Sawesi S, Carpenter JS, Jones J. Reasons for nonadherence to tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors for the treatment of breast cancer: a literature review. Clin J Oncol Nurs 2015; 18:E50-7. [PMID: 24867124 DOI: 10.1188/14.cjon.e50-e57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
Despite improved breast cancer survival rates with the use of tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors, patients remain at risk for cancer recurrence and mortality because of nonadherence to medication. The objective of this review was to identify factors associated with nonadherence among patients with breast cancer. Electronic databases were searched for studies, and potentially relevant studies were retrieved and assessed for eligibility. Potential factors associated with nonadherence were identified, and they included patient-related factors (e.g., patient beliefs and knowledge, fear of adverse effects, forgetfulness, smoking, age, race), therapy-related factors (e.g., duration, side effects, additional prescribed medications, treatment interfering with lifestyle), healthcare system factors (e.g., patient/provider relationships), socioeconomic factors (e.g., medication costs, burden, scheduling problems, religion, marital status), and disease-related factors (e.g., comorbidities, stage of breast cancer). Those findings highlight the need for development of interventions to promote long-term adherence in patients with breast cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Suhila Sawesi
- Department of BioHealth Informatics, School of Informatics, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis
| | - Janet S Carpenter
- Center for Enhancing Quality of Life in Chronic Illness, School of Nursing, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis
| | - Josette Jones
- Department of BioHealth Informatics in the School of Informatics, Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Cheung WY, Lai ECC, Ruan JY, Chang JT, Setoguchi S. Comparative adherence to oral hormonal agents in older women with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2015; 152:419-27. [PMID: 26070268 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-015-3455-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
We aim to (1) compare compliance of anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane, and tamoxifen in women and (2) identify clinical factors associated with medication non-adherence and non-persistence. Female Medicare beneficiaries who were new users of anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane, or tamoxifen between 2007 and 2010 were analyzed. Multivariate-modified Poisson and Cox regression models were constructed to compare non-adherence and non-persistence, respectively, across the different oral agents. A total of 5,150 women were included: mean age was 76.4 years, 2352 initiated anastrozole, 1401 letrozole, 248 exemestane, and 1149 tamoxifen. Non-adherence and non-persistence were 41 and 49% respectively, with exemestane being associated with the worst non-adherence and non-persistence (RR 1.57, 95% CI 1.37-1.80, p < 0.001; HR 1.93, 95% CI 1.63-2.30, respectively, p < 0.001), followed by letrozole (RR 1.39, 95% CI 1.26-1.53, p < 0.001; HR 1.47, 95% CI 1.32-1.64, respectively, p < 0.001), and anastrozole (RR 1.16, 95% CI 1.05-1.27, p = 0.003; HR 1.14, 95%CI 1.03-1.27, respectively, p = 0.011), whereas tamoxifen was associated with the best compliance. Use of statins and osteoporosis medications was correlated with improved adherence (RR 0.89, 95 % CI 0.82-0.96, p = 0.002 and RR 0.84, 95 % CI 0.76-0.92, p < 0.001, respectively, for non-adherence) and persistence (HR 0.86, 95 % CI 0.79-0.94, p < 0.001 and HR 0.86, 95 % CI 0.78-0.96, p = 0.005, respectively, for non-persistence), but chronic kidney disease was correlated with worse non-persistence (HR 1.15, 95 % CI 1.04-1.33, p = 0.04). Age ≥ 70 years was also associated with worse compliance. Compliance to oral hormonal therapy varied depending on the type of agent, age, and concurrent medications, highlighting specific opportunities to improve adherence and persistence in older women with breast cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Winson Y Cheung
- Division of Medical Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, 600 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4E6, Canada,
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
30
|
Adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy in early breast cancer: what factors lead patients to discontinue treatment? TUMORI JOURNAL 2015; 101:469-73. [PMID: 26108239 DOI: 10.5301/tj.5000376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are standard hormone therapy (HT) for the adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal endocrine-sensitive early breast cancer. Treatment discontinuation due to toxicity is an important issue that may help clinicians identify effective clinical interventions to allow adequate treatment duration. We reviewed the main reasons for interruption of AIs at our institution from 2006 to 2009. METHODS 236 patients treated with adjuvant AIs were eligible for analysis. Median age was 64 years (35-89), median follow-up 53 months (6-60). Prior adjuvant chemotherapy was taxane based in 47 patients and anthracycline based in 43 patients. 118 patients had received letrozole, 101 anastrozole, and 17 exemestane. RESULTS Twenty-four patients (10%) needed discontinuation of the first AI assigned as a result of toxicity. Grade 2/3 arthralgia was the main reason for discontinuation in 13/24 patients. No differences in the incidence of arthralgia were noted in patients who had received taxanes or anthracyclines. Headache, alopecia, itching, diffuse skin reaction, allergic reaction with hypertensive crisis, xerostomia and xerophthalmia, insomnia and somnolence were the other reasons for discontinuation. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, age (65 years) and HT were independent factors associated with the onset of arthralgia (p = 0.006 and p = 0.008, respectively; OR 2.65, 95% CI 1.32-5.31). Alternative HT (AI or tamoxifen) was offered to patients who wanted or needed to permanently interrupt the ongoing drug. CONCLUSIONS In our analysis, 10% of patients discontinued the first AI assigned because of toxicity. Median time course of all adverse events leading to HT discontinuation was 155 days and 135 days for arthralgia. A switch to alternative HT with toxicity monitoring is a recommended option for avoiding premature and permanent interruption of an effective treatment.
Collapse
|
31
|
Cahir C, Guinan E, Dombrowski SU, Sharp L, Bennett K. Identifying the determinants of adjuvant hormonal therapy medication taking behaviour in women with stages I-III breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2015; 98:S0738-3991(15)00234-7. [PMID: 26054455 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2015.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Revised: 05/05/2015] [Accepted: 05/14/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify the modifiable determinants of adjuvant hormonal therapy medication taking behaviour (MTB) in women with stage I-III breast cancer in clinical practice settings. METHODS We searched PubMed EMBASE, PsycINFO and CINAHL for articles investigating determinants of adjuvant hormonal therapy. Potentially modifiable determinants were identified and mapped to the 14 domains of the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), an integrative framework of theories of behavioural change. Meta-analysis was used to calculate pooled odds ratios for selected determinants. RESULTS Potentially modifiable determinants were identified in 42 studies and mapped to 9 TDF domains. In meta-analysis treatment side-effects (Domain: Beliefs about Capabilities) and follow-up care with a general practitioner (vs. oncologist) (Social Influences) were significantly negatively associated with persistence (p<0.001) and number of medications (Behaviour Regulation) was significantly positively associated with persistence (p<0.003). Studies did not examine several domains (including Beliefs about Consequences, Intentions, Goals, Social Identity, Emotion and Knowledge) which have been reported to influence MTB in other disease groups. CONCLUSIONS There is some evidence that the domains Beliefs about Capabilities, Behaviour Regulation and Social Influences influence hormonal therapy MTB. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Further research is needed to develop effective interventions to improve hormonal therapy MTB.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Caitriona Cahir
- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin 2, Ireland,.
| | - Emer Guinan
- Discipline of Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
| | | | - Linda Sharp
- National Cancer Registry Ireland, Cork, Ireland
| | - Kathleen Bennett
- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Hsieh KP, Chen LC, Cheung KL, Yang YH. Risks of nonadherence to hormone therapy in Asian women with breast cancer. Kaohsiung J Med Sci 2015; 31:328-34. [PMID: 26043413 DOI: 10.1016/j.kjms.2015.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2014] [Revised: 03/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
Abstract
The aim of this study was to quantify the hormone therapy (HT) nonadherence patterns and to assess the associated risk factors in Asian women with breast cancer. This retrospective cohort study used the Taiwan Health Insurance Research Database from 2003 to 2011. Data from women with newly diagnosed primary breast cancer were identified, and persistence (without HT prescribing gap ≥ 180 days) to HT was defined through records of dispensing prescriptions. Study cohorts were further classified as adjuvant and primary HT groups. Each individual's HT utilization patterns and the medication possession ratio at overall HT course were measured. The odds ratios (ORs) of nonadherence (medication possession ratio, <80%) in adjuvant and primary HT patients were estimated using logistic regressions with adjustment of potential confounding variables. These patients had 15.6% and 23.4% nonadherence rates to HT in adjuvant and primary HT groups, respectively. In the adjuvant HT group, older age groups (≥50 years) and taking aromatase inhibitors were less likely to show nonadherence (p < 0.05). In the primary HT group, women older than 70 years were significantly less likely to exhibit nonadherence (OR = 0.53; 95% confidence interval, 0.28-0.99); however, women with presence of HT-related adverse events had significantly increased risk (OR = 1.44; 95% confidence interval, 1.02-2.03). Young age and experience of musculoskeletal and joint symptoms were identified as risk factors for nonadherence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kun-Pin Hsieh
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Li-Chia Chen
- Division for Social Research in Medicines and Health, School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
| | - Kwok-Leung Cheung
- School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Royal Derby Hospital Centre, Derby, United Kingdom
| | - Yi-Hsin Yang
- School of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Roberts MC, Wheeler SB, Reeder-Hayes K. Racial/Ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in endocrine therapy adherence in breast cancer: a systematic review. Am J Public Health 2015; 105 Suppl 3:e4-e15. [PMID: 25905855 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2014.302490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Abstract
We examined the current literature to understand factors that influence endocrine therapy (ET) adherence among racial/ethnic and socioeconomic subpopulations of breast cancer patients. We searched PubMed and PsycINFO databases for studies from January 1, 1978, to June 20, 2014, and January 1, 1991, to June 20, 2014, respectively, and hand-searched articles from relevant literature reviews. We abstracted and synthesized results within a social ecological framework. Fourteen articles met all inclusion criteria. The majority of included articles reported significant underuse of ET among minority and low-income women. Modifiable intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community-level factors are associated with ET use, and these factors vary across subgroups. Both race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status are associated with ET use in most settings. Variation in factors associated with ET use across subgroups indicates the need for more nuanced research and targeted interventions among breast cancer patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Megan C Roberts
- Megan C. Roberts, Stephanie B. Wheeler, and Katherine Reeder-Hayes are with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill. Megan C. Roberts and Stephanie B. Wheeler are also with the Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, UNC, Chapel Hill. Katherine Reeder-Hayes is also with the Division of Hematology/Oncology, School of Medicine, UNC, Chapel Hill
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
34
|
Wang X, Du XL. Socio-demographic and geographic variations in the utilization of hormone therapy in older women with breast cancer after Medicare Part-D coverage. Med Oncol 2015; 32:154. [PMID: 25837434 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-015-0599-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
No study has previously reported the utilization and adherence to hormone therapy for Medicare Part-D beneficiaries with breast cancer. This study was conducted using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare-linked data to assess socio-demographic, geographic, and other variations in the receipt of hormone therapy among patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and to assess adherence to hormone therapy within 1-year follow-up. The percentage of patients who received hormone therapy was calculated and stratified by chemotherapy status (yes or no). Logistic regression models were performed to assess the variations associated with the use of selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), aromatase inhibitors (AIs), and hormone therapy (SERMs or AIs). Of 25,128 women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in 2006-2009 who were enrolled in Medicare Part-D program, 70.8 % received hormone therapy, 22.2 % received SERM, and 56.9 % received AIs. Among those receiving chemotherapy, significant predictors of receiving hormone therapy included age, tumor stage, surgery type, radiation therapy; significant predictors of receiving SERM included race, year of diagnosis, and tumor stage; and significant predictors of receiving AI included age, race, socioeconomic status, geographic location, tumor stage, and radiation therapy. For those without receiving chemotherapy, most of the above factors were significant, but differed across each drug class. In conclusion, over two-thirds of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients received hormone therapy, and still 29.2 % of patients did not receive it. Tumor and clinical factors are the most significant predictors for the receipt of hormone therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xin Wang
- Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, University of Texas School of Public Health, 1200 Pressler Street, RAS-E631, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
| | | |
Collapse
|
35
|
Kasi PM, Ruddy KJ. Factors influencing treatment adherence and discontinuation in women with breast cancer. BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT 2015. [DOI: 10.2217/bmt.14.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
SUMMARY Although all aspects of breast cancer care rely to some extent on patient behaviors, the endocrine therapies, which are orally administered at home, are the most impacted by nonadherence and nonpersistence. A variety of issues can interfere with a breast cancer patient's adherence and persistence including the following: sociodemographic factors; healthcare team and system-related factors (such as inadequate visit time and poor medication distribution services); condition-related factors (such as prognosis); therapy-related factors (such as side effects); and patient-related factors (such as attitudes, beliefs, perceptions, and expectations). In our review, we describe evidence regarding the most powerful factors mediating adherence and persistence in breast cancer patients, and explore potential interventions to reduce nonadherence and nonpersistence, primarily based on data in patients taking adjuvant endocrine therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Kathryn J Ruddy
- Division of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Wuensch P, Hahne A, Haidinger R, Meißler K, Tenter B, Stoll C, Senf B, Huebner J. Discontinuation and non-adherence to endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: is lack of communication the decisive factor? J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2014; 141:55-60. [PMID: 25085010 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-014-1779-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2014] [Accepted: 07/10/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Non-adherence to anti-hormonal therapy is a major problem in gynecologic oncology. Reasons reported are side effects and lack of support. The aim of our study was an analysis of influence of experiences of patients with endocrine therapy and communication and information on this topic and their influence on adherence. METHODS We developed a structured questionnaire which was tested in a pilot version and then programmed as online questionnaire and presented to patient members of self-help and breast cancer organizations. RESULTS Patients only had received scarce information on endocrine therapy. Only 12.8% stated that their questions were answered in detail, 43.2% got no answers or only non-detailed answers. 76% had side effects limiting functions of daily life. 60% of physicians did not react on these side effects. There is a significant correlation between number and intensity of side effects and non-adherence or disruption of therapy (p = 0.029 and p < 0.01, respectively). Women who reported having received detailed answers to their questions also reported better adherence (p = 0.014). CONCLUSION In order to improve adherence, detailed information on side effects and answers in case of symptoms are most important. Physicians should not rely on presenting written information but should mainly engage in direct communication.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P Wuensch
- Working Group Integrative Oncology, Dr. Senckenberg Chronomedical Institute, J. W. Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Germany
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
37
|
Kemp A, Preen DB, Saunders C, Boyle F, Bulsara M, Malacova E, Roughead EE. Early discontinuation of endocrine therapy for breast cancer: who is at risk in clinical practice? SPRINGERPLUS 2014; 3:282. [PMID: 24936397 PMCID: PMC4058005 DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-3-282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2014] [Accepted: 05/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Despite evidence supporting at least five years of endocrine therapy for early breast cancer, many women discontinue therapy early. We investigated the impact of initial therapy type and specific comorbidities on discontinuation of endocrine therapy in clinical practice. METHODS We identified women in a population-based cohort with a diagnosis of early breast cancer and an incident dispensing of anastrozole, letrozole or tamoxifen from 2003-2008 (N = 1531). Pharmacy and health service data were used to determine therapy duration, treatment for pre-existing and post-initiation comorbidities (anxiety, depression, hot flashes, musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis, vaginal atrophy), demographic and other clinical characteristics. Time to discontinuation of initial, and any, endocrine therapy was calculated. Cox regression determined the association of different characteristics on early discontinuation. RESULTS Initial endocrine therapy continued for a median of 2.2 years and any endocrine therapy for 4.8 years. Cumulative probability of discontinuing any therapy was 17% after one year and 58% by five years. Initial tamoxifen, pre-existing musculoskeletal pain and newly-treated anxiety predicted shorter initial therapy but not discontinuation of any therapy. Early discontinuation of any therapy was associated with newly-treated hot flashes (HR = 2.1, 95% CI = 1.3-3.3), not undergoing chemotherapy (HR = 1.4, 95% CI = 1.1-1.8) and not undergoing mastectomy (HR = 1.5, 95% CI = 1.2-1.8). CONCLUSIONS Less than half of women completed five years of endocrine therapy. Women at greatest risk of stopping any therapy early were those with newly-treated hot flashes, no initial chemotherapy, or no initial mastectomy. This suboptimal use means that the reductions in recurrence demonstrated in clinical trials may not be realised in practice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anna Kemp
- Centre for Health Services Research, School of Population Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA 6009 Australia
| | - David B Preen
- Centre for Health Services Research, School of Population Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA 6009 Australia
| | - Christobel Saunders
- School of Surgery, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA 6009 Australia
| | - Frances Boyle
- Patricia Richie Centre for Cancer Care and Research, The Mater Hospital, University of Sydney, Rocklands Road, North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia
| | - Max Bulsara
- Institute of Health and Rehabilitation Research, University of Notre Dame, PO Box 1225, Fremantle, WA 6959 Australia
| | - Eva Malacova
- Centre for Health Services Research, School of Population Health, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, WA 6009 Australia
| | - Elizabeth E Roughead
- Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, GPO Box 2471, Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Huiart L, Ferdynus C, Dell'Aniello S, Bakiri N, Giorgi R, Suissa S. Measuring persistence to hormonal therapy in patients with breast cancer: accounting for temporary treatment discontinuation. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2014; 23:882-9. [DOI: 10.1002/pds.3631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2013] [Revised: 02/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Laetitia Huiart
- Unité de Soutien Méthodologique; CHU La Réunion; Saint-Denis France
- INSERM, U912 (SESSTIM); Marseille France
- Université Aix Marseille, IRD, UMR-S912; Marseille France
| | - Cyril Ferdynus
- Unité de Soutien Méthodologique; CHU La Réunion; Saint-Denis France
| | - Sophie Dell'Aniello
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Community Studies; Sir Mortimer B Davies Jewish General Hospital; Montreal Quebec Canada
| | - Naciba Bakiri
- Service d'Oncologie Clinique; CHU La Réunion; Saint-Denis France
| | - Roch Giorgi
- INSERM, U912 (SESSTIM); Marseille France
- Université Aix Marseille, IRD, UMR-S912; Marseille France
- Service Biostatistique et Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication, Hôpital de la Timone; Assistance Publique-Hopitaux de Marseille; Marseille France
| | - Samy Suissa
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Community Studies; Sir Mortimer B Davies Jewish General Hospital; Montreal Quebec Canada
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health; McGill University; Montreal Quebec Canada
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Chlebowski RT, Kim J, Haque R. Adherence to endocrine therapy in breast cancer adjuvant and prevention settings. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2014; 7:378-87. [PMID: 24441675 DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-13-0389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 133] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Adherence to oral endocrine therapy in adjuvant breast cancer settings is a substantial clinical problem. To provide current perspective on adherence to oral endocrine therapies, a comprehensive literature review was conducted. In adjuvant trials, endocrine therapy adherence is relatively high with greater adherence for aromatase inhibitors compared with tamoxifen. In contrast, adherence to adjuvant therapy in clinical practice is relatively poor, with only about 50% of women successfully completing 5-year therapy. Importantly, good adherence (>80% use) has been associated with lower recurrence risk. Endocrine therapy adherence in primary breast cancer prevention trials parallels that seen in adjuvant trials. Factors associated with nonadherence include low recurrence risk perception, side effects, age extremes, medication cost, suboptimal patient-physician communication, and lack of social support. Few prospective studies have evaluated interventions designed to improve adherence. Interventions currently proposed reflect inferences from clinical trial procedures in which clinical contacts are commonly greater than in usual practice settings. In conclusion, for optimal breast cancer outcome, adherence to endocrine therapy must improve. Although general recommendations likely to improve adherence can be made based on clinical trial results and preliminary prospective trial findings, research specifically targeting this issue is needed to establish effective intervention strategies.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rowan T Chlebowski
- Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, 1124 W. Carson Street, Bldg. J3, Torrance, CA 90502.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
40
|
Huiart L, Bouhnik AD, Rey D, Rousseau F, Retornaz F, Meresse M, Bendiane MK, Viens P, Giorgi R. Complementary or alternative medicine as possible determinant of decreased persistence to aromatase inhibitor therapy among older women with non-metastatic breast cancer. PLoS One 2013; 8:e81677. [PMID: 24367488 PMCID: PMC3867346 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Accepted: 10/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
PURPOSE Aromatase inhibitor therapy (AI) significantly improves survival in breast cancer patients. Little is known about adherence and persistence to aromatase inhibitors and about the causes of treatment discontinuation among older women. METHODS We constituted a cohort of women over 65 receiving a first AI therapy for breast cancer between 2006 and 2008, and followed them until June 2011. Women were selected in the population-based French National Health Insurance databases, and data was collected on the basis of pharmacy refills, medical records and face-to-face interviews. Non-persistence to treatment was defined as the first treatment discontinuation lasting more than 3 consecutive months. Time to treatment discontinuation was studied using survival analysis techniques. RESULTS Overall among the 382 selected women, non-persistence to treatment went from 8.7% (95%CI: 6.2-12.1) at 1 year, to 15.6% (95%CI: 12.2-19.8) at 2 years, 20.8% (95%CI: 16.7-25.6) at 3 years, and 24.7% (95%CI: 19.5-31.0) at 4 years. In the multivariate analysis on a sub-sample of 233 women with available data, women using complementary or alternative medicine (CAM) (HR = 3.2; 95%CI: 1.5-6.9) or suffering from comorbidities (HR = 2.2; 95%CI: 1.0-4.8) were more likely to discontinue their treatment, whereas women with polypharmacy (HR = 0.4; 95%CI: 0.2-0.91) were less likely to discontinue. In addition, 13% of the women with positive hormonal receptor status did not fill any prescription for anti-hormonal therapy. CONCLUSION AI therapy is discontinued prematurely in a substantial portion of older patients. Some patients may use CAM not as a complementary treatment, but as an alternative to conventional medicine. Improving patient-physician communication on the use of CAM may improve hormonal therapy adherence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laetitia Huiart
- Unité de Soutien Méthodologique, CHU La Réunion, Saint-Denis, France
- U912 (SESSTIM), INSERM, Marseille, France
- Université Aix Marseille, IRD, UMR-S912, Marseille, France
| | - Anne-Deborah Bouhnik
- U912 (SESSTIM), INSERM, Marseille, France
- Université Aix Marseille, IRD, UMR-S912, Marseille, France
| | - Dominique Rey
- U912 (SESSTIM), INSERM, Marseille, France
- Université Aix Marseille, IRD, UMR-S912, Marseille, France
- ORS PACA, Observatoire Régional de la Santé Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, Marseille, France
| | | | | | - Mégane Meresse
- U912 (SESSTIM), INSERM, Marseille, France
- Université Aix Marseille, IRD, UMR-S912, Marseille, France
| | - Marc Karim Bendiane
- U912 (SESSTIM), INSERM, Marseille, France
- Université Aix Marseille, IRD, UMR-S912, Marseille, France
- ORS PACA, Observatoire Régional de la Santé Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, Marseille, France
| | - Patrice Viens
- Medical Oncology Department, Institut Paoli-Calmettes, Marseille, France
- Université Aix Marseille, Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Marseille, INSERM U891, Marseille, France
| | - Roch Giorgi
- U912 (SESSTIM), INSERM, Marseille, France
- Université Aix Marseille, IRD, UMR-S912, Marseille, France
- Service Biostatistique et Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication, Hôpital de la Timone, Assistance Publique – Hopitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
[The importance of adherence to oral therapies in the field of oncology: the example of breast cancer]. Bull Cancer 2013; 100:1007-15. [PMID: 24113516 DOI: 10.1684/bdc.2013.1830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Today, over 40 different oral anticancer therapies are available in the French prescription pricing authority dictionary. Adherence to these therapies has become a major issue in the field of oncology. Most of the available research has focused on adherence to hormonal therapy for breast cancer (BC). The objective of this paper is to synthesize current knowledge on adherence and persistence to hormonal therapy for BC. Available studies display significant heterogeneity due to variability in the measurements and data sources used, as well as in the timing of the measurements. Adherence and persistence estimates have recently been summarized in a meta-regression analysis. For tamoxifen, adherence ranges from 79% at one year to 65% at five years, and for Aromatase Inhibitors (AI), from 80% at one year to 72% at five years. Persistence decreases with the increasing duration of treatment: from a high of 86% of patients persistent at 1 year to a low of 53% at five years for tamoxifen, and from 88% to 69% for AI. Some of the modifiable determinants of adherence are directly linked to the patient-physician relation, to information provided during consultations, or to the specialty of the physician involved in the patient follow-up. Non-modifiable determinants, such as age or comorbidities, can be used to identify sub-groups of patients at high risk of non-adherence in order to target interventions. Few trials have been conducted in oncology to evaluate the efficacy of interventions to improve adherence. Adherence directly impacts both the efficacy of treatment and long-term treatment costs. Interventions to improve adherence to oral therapies should be systematically promoted in oncology. Improving adherence should be considered a priority in the field, lest physicians continue writing inefficient prescriptions for highly efficacious treatments.
Collapse
|
42
|
Mallick R, Cai J, Wogen J. Predictors of non-adherence to systemic oral therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Curr Med Res Opin 2013; 29:1701-8. [PMID: 24010684 DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2013.842161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES With increasing use and cost of oral oncology medications, patient non-adherence with oral therapy is of concern. This study evaluated non-adherence among patients receiving first-line oral therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS This retrospective study used the employer-based MarketScan medical and pharmacy claims database (2005-2011) to identify adult patients with two or more diagnoses of HCC (ICD-9 155), and two or more filled prescriptions for sorafenib. Additional eligibility requirements were not having other previous cancers and a 4 month wash-out period prior to the index sorafenib date. Adherence was assessed using a modified proportion of days covered (PDC) measure with patient-specific sorafenib exposure from index date to treatment discontinuation. Non-adherence was categorized as PDC <85% (base case), with sensitivity analyses using an 80% cut-off and allowance for physician-directed therapy gaps. Logistic regression models were estimated to identify predictors of non-adherence. RESULTS A total of 1127 patients (median age = 61.0 years; 78.4% male) met eligibility criteria. Median duration of enrollment was 223 days and median sorafenib exposure was 121 days. Between 21.1% (PDC < 0.80) and 28.0% (PDC < 0.85) of patients were non-adherent. Higher age (p = 0.022), number of baseline medications (p = 0.003) and number of baseline comorbidities (p = 0.002) were associated with lower non-adherence, while prior procedures were associated with greater non-adherence (p = 0.002). LIMITATIONS In this study using billing claims data, we were unable to evaluate patient severity in terms of clinical characteristics such as the Child-Pugh score. Similarly, we could not assess clinical outcomes such as tumor response, radiological progression or overall survival, although median duration of sorafenib exposure and duration of health plan enrollment respectively were found to be good proxies. CONCLUSIONS Using a modified PDC approach, 22-29% of patients were non-adherent. Identified predictors of non-adherence in HCC should be assessed for newly emerging oral therapies, and may be used to guide patient education and other adherence-enhancing initiatives.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rajiv Mallick
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Daiichi Sankyo Inc. , Parsippany, NJ , USA
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
43
|
Ayres LR, Baldoni ADO, Borges APDS, Pereira LRL. Adherence and discontinuation of oral hormonal therapy in patients with hormone receptor positive breast cancer. Int J Clin Pharm 2013; 36:45-54. [PMID: 23934310 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-013-9833-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2012] [Accepted: 07/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Oral treatment in women with breast cancer has been increasingly used. However, a potentially negative side of oral medication is poor patient adherence and/or discontinuation, which reduces the treatment effectiveness, accelerating progression of the disease and reducing the patient survival rate. AIM OF THE REVIEW To compare the rates of adherence and/or discontinuation and the methodologies used to assess these outcomes. It was conducted an integrative review of original articles published from 2000 to 2012, in which their primary outcome was to quantify medication adherence and/or discontinuation of oral hormonal therapy in patients with hormone receptor positive breast cancer. METHODS Original studies were searched in the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase and SciELO databases. The Medical Subject Heading was used to define descriptors. The descriptor "breast neoplasms" was used in all combinations. Each of the descriptors "medication adherence" and "patient compliance" were combined with each of the following descriptors "tamoxifen", "aromatase inhibitors", "selective estrogen receptor modulators", or the terms "letrozole", "anastrozole", and "exemestane". RESULTS Twenty-four original articles were included. Our study showed a wide range of adherence and discontinuation rates, ranging from 45-95.7 and 12-73 %, respectively. Regarding the methodological development of the selected articles, a high prevalence (87.5 %) of prospective and/or retrospective longitudinal studies was found. In addition, there was a high prevalence of studies using a database (70.8 %). Among some of the studies, it was shown that patient adherence to hormonal therapy gradually reduces, while discontinuation increases during the treatment. CONCLUSIONS It was observed a great diversity among rates of adherence and/or discontinuation of hormonal therapy for breast cancer, which may be due to a lack of methodology standardization. Therefore, adequate and validated methods to ensure reliability of the results and allow comparison in the literature are needed. Furthermore, adherence decreases and discontinuation increases over time, suggesting the need for patient continuous education and a pharmacotherapeutic follow up by health professionals to improve these clinical outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lorena Rocha Ayres
- Departamento de Ciências Farmacêuticas, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Centro de Pesquisa em Assistência Farmacêutica e Farmácia Clínica (CPAFF), Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/no., Campus Universitário da USP, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-903, Brazil,
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
44
|
|
45
|
Huiart L, Ferdynus C, Giorgi R. A meta-regression analysis of the available data on adherence to adjuvant hormonal therapy in breast cancer: summarizing the data for clinicians. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2013; 138:325-8. [PMID: 23400580 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-013-2422-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2013] [Accepted: 01/15/2013] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
|
46
|
WANG LIJUAN, HAN SUXIA, BAI E, ZHOU XIA, LI MENG, JING GUIHUA, ZHAO JING, YANG ANGANG, ZHU QING. Dose-dependent effect of tamoxifen in tamoxifen-resistant breast cancer cells via stimulation by the ERK1/2 and AKT signaling pathways. Oncol Rep 2013; 29:1563-9. [DOI: 10.3892/or.2013.2245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2012] [Accepted: 12/20/2012] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
|
47
|
|
48
|
Aiello Bowles EJ, Boudreau DM, Chubak J, Yu O, Fujii M, Chestnut J, Buist DSM. Patient-reported discontinuation of endocrine therapy and related adverse effects among women with early-stage breast cancer. J Oncol Pract 2012; 8:e149-57. [PMID: 23598850 PMCID: PMC3500489 DOI: 10.1200/jop.2012.000543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2012] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Approximately 20% to 50% of women diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer discontinue endocrine therapy early; most reports come from automated pharmacy data or small self-report evaluations. We conducted a larger self-report evaluation of endocrine therapy discontinuation associated with patient characteristics and therapy-related adverse effects. METHODS We surveyed 538 women from a single health plan who were diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer from 2002 to 2008 and received endocrine therapy. Women reported adverse effects and reasons for discontinuation via mailed survey; tumor characteristics were obtained via registry linkage. We classified women as discontinuers if they self-reported stopping therapy and their self-reported duration of tamoxifen plus aromatase inhibitor (AI) use was < 5 years, and nondiscontinuers if they self-reported ≥ 5 years use or current use. We estimated odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs for discontinuation versus continuation by using logistic regression adjusted for age and year of diagnosis. RESULTS Among 538 women, 98 (18.2%) discontinued endocrine therapy early. Women with positive lymph nodes (v negative) were significantly less likely to discontinue therapy (odds ratio [OR] = 0.54; 95% CI, 0.31 to 0.93). Almost all women (94%) experienced adverse effects. Experiencing headaches was associated with discontinuation of AIs (OR = 4.16; 95% CI, 2.16 to 8.01) and tamoxifen (OR = 2.34; 95% CI, 1.24 to 4.41); few other individual adverse effects were related to discontinuation despite most discontinuers reporting they "did not like adverse effects" (AIs: 66.7%, tamoxifen: 59.1%). CONCLUSION Few individual adverse effects or patient characteristics were significantly associated with endocrine therapy discontinuation, yet adverse effects were prevalent and were the most common reason women reported for discontinuing therapy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Erin J Aiello Bowles
- Group Health Research Institute, 1730 Minor Ave, Suite 1600, Seattle, WA 98101, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
49
|
Smith SM, Balise RR, Norton C, Chen MM, Flesher AN, Guardino AE. A feasibility study to evaluate breast cancer patients' knowledge of their diagnosis and treatment. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2012; 89:321-9. [PMID: 23031612 PMCID: PMC5310250 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2012.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2011] [Revised: 08/09/2012] [Accepted: 08/25/2012] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility of an electronic survey to assess patients' knowledge of their breast cancer and treatment, and interest in receiving a medical summary. METHODS Women undergoing breast cancer treatment completed an interviewer-administered electronic survey in person or by telephone. Medical records were abstracted to evaluate knowledge accuracy. RESULTS Among 38 eligible patients approached for the study, 35 (92%) participated and 33 (94%) completed the survey. Participants' perceived knowledge tended to be greater than their actual knowledge. Reporting of clinicopathologic features was most accurate for stage (91%) and lymph node status (88%), and least accurate for tumor size (61%), type (61%), and grade (33%). Accurate reporting of tumor receptor over-expression varied from 76% (estrogen receptor) to 39% (progesterone receptor). Many patients correctly recalled general treatment modalities and details of surgery; fewer recalled details of radiation and chemotherapy. Importantly, nearly all (32/33) were interested in receiving a breast cancer medical summary. CONCLUSION An electronic survey is feasible to assess breast cancer patients' knowledge. This data suggest that patients have gaps in knowledge and would like a personalized medical summary. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Larger studies are needed to validate and characterize knowledge gaps, and test interventions to improve physician-patient information sharing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stephanie M Smith
- Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
50
|
Oberguggenberger AS, Sztankay M, Beer B, Schubert B, Meraner V, Oberacher H, Kemmler G, Giesinger J, Gamper E, Sperner-Unterweger B, Marth C, Holzner B, Hubalek M. Adherence evaluation of endocrine treatment in breast cancer: methodological aspects. BMC Cancer 2012; 12:474. [PMID: 23066928 PMCID: PMC3519669 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-12-474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2012] [Accepted: 09/25/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Current studies on adherence to endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients suffer from methodological limitations due to a lack of well-validated methods for assessing adherence. There is no gold standard for measuring adherence. The aim of our study was to compare four different approaches for evaluating adherence to anastrozole therapy for breast cancer with regard to concordance between methods. Methods Outpatients with early breast cancer treated with anastrozole completed the multi-method assessment of adherence. We implemented a self-report scale (the Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire), physician- ratings, refill records and determination of anastrozole serum concentration. Results Comparison of the four approaches using Spearman rank correlation revealed poor concordance across all methods reflecting weak correlations of 0.2-0.4. Considering this data incomparability across methods, we still observed high adherence rates of 78%-98% across measures. Conclusion Our findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge on the impact that methodological aspects exert on the results of adherence measurement in breast cancer patients receiving endocrine treatment. Our findings suggest that the development and validation of instruments specific to patients receiving endocrine agents is imperative in order to arrive at a more accurate assessment and to subsequently obtain more precise estimates of adherence rates in this patient population.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anne S Oberguggenberger
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|