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Hong YW, Kuo IM, Kuo WL, Yu CC, Shen SC, Tsai HP, Chu CH, Ho HY, Lo YF, Chen SC, Lin YC, Chien CY, Chou HH. The influence of chronic renal insufficiency on multi-therapeutic modalities for breast cancer: a single-center experience. Breast Cancer 2024; 31:252-262. [PMID: 38150135 PMCID: PMC10901917 DOI: 10.1007/s12282-023-01530-w] [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: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Due to the presence of other comorbidities and multi-therapeutic modalities in breast cancer, renally cleared chemotherapeutic regimens may cause nephrotoxicity. The aim of this retrospective study is to compare the chemotherapy types and outcomes in breast cancer patients with or without chronic renal disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively enrolled 62 female patients with breast cancer and underlying late stages (stage 3b, 4, and 5) of chronic kidney disease (CKD) treated from 2000 to 2017. They were propensity score-matched 1:1 with patients in our database with breast cancer and normal renal function (total n = 124). RESULTS The main subtype of breast cancer was luminal A and relatively few patients with renal impairment received chemotherapy and anti-Her-2 treatment. The breast cancer patients with late-stage CKD had a slightly higher recurrent rate, especially at the locally advanced stage. The 5-year overall survival was 90.1 and 71.2% for patients without and with late-stage CKD, but the breast cancer-related mortality rate was 88.9 and 24.1%, respectively. In multivariate analyses, dose-reduced chemotherapy was an independent negative predictor of 5-year recurrence-free survival and late-stage CKD was associated with lower 5-year overall survival rate. CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer patients with late-stage CKD may receive insufficient therapeutic modalities. Although the recurrence-free survival rate did not differ significantly by the status of CKD, patients with breast cancer and late-stage CKD had shorter overall survival time but a lower breast cancer-related mortality rate, indicated that the mortality was related to underlying disease.
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- Yi-Wen Hong
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, No. 6, Sec. 2, Jincheng Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City, 236, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, New Taipei Municipal TuCheng Hospital, No. 6, Sec. 2, Jincheng Rd., Tucheng Dist., New Taipei City, 236, Taiwan.
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No. 5, Fuxing St., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, 333, Taiwan.
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Zhang N, Liu C, Di W. Systemic Treatment for Gynecological Cancer Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis. Onco Targets Ther 2023; 16:545-558. [PMID: 37448551 PMCID: PMC10337679 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s419445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Gynecological cancer poses a serious threat to women's health. Chemotherapy-based systemic therapy plays a crucial role in the treatment of gynecological cancers. Many systemic therapeutic drugs are metabolized in the kidneys. Therefore, normal renal function is a prerequisite for gynecological tumor patients to complete the full course of systematic treatment and provide a guarantee for achieving an ideal prognosis. Chronic kidney disease often places restrictions on systematic treatment to different extents, such as influencing drug pharmacokinetics, increasing drug toxicity, and the risk of adverse drug reactions. Unfortunately, women undergoing renal replacement have a higher risk of developing gynecological cancers. This article summarizes the current knowledge on systemic treatment drugs for patients with gynecological cancer undergoing dialysis. We discuss the optimal choice of the systematic therapeutic protocol, administration of form and dosage, and window of chemotherapy during hemodialysis sessions to ensure both effectiveness and safety in gynecological cancer patients.
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- Nan Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Systems Medicine for Cancer, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Patil A, Shriyan B, Mehta P, Patil M, Gurjar M, Nookala M, Patil V, Joshi A, Noronha V, Prabhash K, Gota V. ADME gene polymorphisms do not influence the pharmacokinetics of docetaxel: Results from a population pharmacokinetic study in Indian cancer patients. Cancer Med 2021; 10:4948-4956. [PMID: 34156160 PMCID: PMC8290241 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pharmacokinetics (PK) of docetaxel is characterized by high inter-individual variability (IIV). While covariate models that explain the PK variability of docetaxel exist, not much is known about the effects of genetic variations on docetaxel disposition. METHODS Fifty patients with head and neck or prostate cancer were enrolled of whom two patients withdrew consent before the start of the study. Docetaxel was administered at either 50 or 75 mg/m2 as intravenous infusion over 1 h. One pharmacogenetic sample and a series of PK samples, either intensive (N = 5; 13 samples each) or sparse (N = 43; 6 samples each), were collected from each patient. Docetaxel levels were estimated using a validated HPLC method. Polymorphic loci on the Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Elimination (ADME) genes were identified using the PharmacoScan array platform. Population pharmacokinetic analysis was carried out using NONMEM v7.2. RESULTS Docetaxel PK was well characterized by a three-compartment model. Clearance (Cl) was found to be 18 L/h with an IIV of 45.3%. None of the genetic variants showed significant covariate effect on the Cl of docetaxel. Patients with abnormal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were found to have 25% lower Cl as compared to patients with normal ALT values. However, the covariate effect could not be established in the final model possibly due to lack of adequate number of patients with abnormal ALT. CONCLUSION Genetic polymorphisms in the ADME gene do not explain the IIV in PK of docetaxel. However, patients with abnormal liver function might require dose reduction. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Not applicable since participants in this study received treatment that was standard of care.
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- Anand Patil
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India.,Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India.,Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India.,Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India.,Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, India.,Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Limitations of Systemic Oncological Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2020; 2020:7267083. [PMID: 32508921 PMCID: PMC7251456 DOI: 10.1155/2020/7267083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Breast cancer is the most common malignancy, affecting middle-age and older women frequently suffering from other chronic diseases, including chronic kidney disease. The risk of breast cancer development in women on renal replacement therapy (peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis) is higher than in the general population. Chronic kidney disease does not limit surgical treatment or radiotherapy; however, it affects the pharmacokinetics of drugs used in the systematic treatment to a different extent, increasing their toxicity and the risk of adverse drug reactions. This article summarizes the current knowledge (published studies accessed through PUBMED) on drugs used in chemotherapy, hormone therapy, anti-HER2 drugs, CDK4/6 inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, and immune therapy in breast cancer patients undergoing dialysis. We discuss the data, the optimal choice of the chemotherapeutic protocol, and the administration of drugs in a specific time relation to the haemodialysis session to ensure the most effective and safe treatment to breast cancer patients.
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Anai S, Ibusuki R, Takao T, Sakurai Y, Hisasue J, Takaki Y, Hara N. Retrospective cohort study on the safety and efficacy of docetaxel in Japanese non-small cell lung cancer patients with nondialysis chronic kidney disease stage 3b or higher. Thorac Cancer 2019; 10:2282-2288. [PMID: 31631526 PMCID: PMC6885428 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.13222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background It has been reported that 20% of lung cancer patients have renal impairment caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD). Since docetaxel is predominantly excreted by the hepatobiliary system, it is administered to non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with renal impairment. However, few clinical data are available on the toxicity and efficacy of docetaxel for patients with nondialysis renal impairment. Furthermore, some cases of tubular nephrotoxicity caused by docetaxel in NSCLC patients have been reported. Therefore, a retrospective cohort study was conducted to assess the influence of nondialysis CKD on the toxicity and efficacy of docetaxel in NSCLC patients. Methods NSCLC patients who received docetaxel were assessed for renal function, occurrence of adverse events and treatment efficacy. Results A total of 34 NSCLC patients who received docetaxel were studied. Eight (23.5%) patients had nondialysis CKD stage 3b or higher, with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <45 mL/min/1.73 m2. Although the differences were not statistically significant, the starting dose of docetaxel (mg/m2) was lower (60 mg/m2; 37.5% vs. 69.2%) in patients with an eGFR <45 than that in patients with an eGFR ≥45. No significant association was observed between pretreatment eGFR and hematological and nonhematological toxicities. No significant difference was observed in the disease control rate (62.5% vs. 65.4%, P = 1.000) or in the median overall survival (10.7 vs. 11.7, P = 0.735) between patients with an eGFR <45 and those with an eGFR ≥45. Conclusion Docetaxel is a reasonable option for NSCLC patients with nondialysis CKD stage 3b or higher. Dose reduction of docetaxel is also a possibility for NSCLC patients with CKD stage 3b or higher.
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- Satoshi Anai
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Harasanshin Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Harasanshin Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Harasanshin Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Harasanshin Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Harasanshin Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Harasanshin Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Harasanshin Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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Chemotherapy management for unfit patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Clin Transl Oncol 2018; 21:249-258. [DOI: 10.1007/s12094-018-1928-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Despite a growing number of treatment options, metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer remains almost universally fatal. Dose individualization ensures patients receive the maximal benefit from each line of treatment potentially leading to improved outcomes, a reduction in quality of life impairment and minimization of premature cessation for avoidable toxicity. Herein, we review drug-specific issues that may be associated with unexpected or unrecognized variations in drug systemic exposure despite the use of protocol doses. In particular, we discuss the potential for under-exposure of docetaxel and cabazitaxel; over-exposure of enzalutamide; and varied absorption of abiraterone acetate.
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- Megan Crumbaker
- Crown Princess Mary Cancer Care Centre, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
- Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- Crown Princess Mary Cancer Care Centre, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
- Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia
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Kenmotsu H, Tanigawara Y. Pharmacokinetics, dynamics and toxicity of docetaxel: Why the Japanese dose differs from the Western dose. Cancer Sci 2015; 106:497-504. [PMID: 25728850 PMCID: PMC4452149 DOI: 10.1111/cas.12647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2015] [Revised: 02/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/21/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Docetaxel (Taxotere®) has been one of the most important chemotherapeutic drugs for cancer treatment since 1996. Although a large number of clinical studies have been conducted in various cancer fields, there is a discrepancy in the standard dose between Japan and Western countries. This article reviews the pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and toxicological profiles of docetaxel, and explains why there exists an ethnic difference in dose, and further discusses which direction we should go forward to solve this problem. The original recommended dose was 100 mg/m2 every 3 weeks in US and European populations, while a Japanese phase I study suggested the recommended dose as 60 mg/m2 every 3 weeks. A prospective population pharmacokinetic analysis of docetaxel conducted in both the USA/Europe and Japan, indicated an absence of ethnic difference in the pharmacokinetics. Both analyses demonstrated that docetaxel clearance is related to α1-acid glycoprotein level, hepatic function, age and body surface area. The relationship was observed between increasing docetaxel dose and increased tumor response rates across the dose range of 60 to 100 mg/m2. The area under the serum concentration time curve (AUC) of docetaxel at the first cycle was significantly related to time to progression. Hematological toxicities were well correlated with the AUC of docetaxel, and severe hematological toxicities were more frequently observed in Japanese patients treated with 60 mg/m2, compared to the US/European patients treated with 75–100 mg/m2 dose. The Japanese population seems more susceptible to the toxicity of docetaxel. A docetaxel dose of 75 mg/m2 is now standard not only in global trials but also in recent Japanese trials. Although the optimal dose of docetaxel is still unclear, we need to continue to seek the appropriate dose of docetaxel depending on patient status and the goals of chemotherapy.
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- Hirotsugu Kenmotsu
- Department of Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Thoracic Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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BACKGROUND The increased incidence of cancer in dialysis patients has been discussed since the mid-70s. Consequently, oncologists, nephrologists and pharmacists are increasingly facing challenging situations of cytotoxic drug handling in dialysis patients. In dialysis patients, two main issues must be considered. First, renal function of hemodialysis (HD) patients is no longer functional. Therefore, these patients may necessitate drug dosage reduction, namely drug prescription, must be cautiously checked before administration with appropriate dosage adjustment whenever necessary to ensure efficacy while avoiding overdosage and related side effects. Secondly, drug clearance by dialysis must be taken into account for appropriate chemotherapy timing in order to avoid drug removal, which may result in a loss of efficacy. METHODS We reviewed the international literature on the pharmacokinetics, efficacy, tolerance and dosage adjustment of anticancer drugs used on hemodialysis cancer patients, using the key words: kidney, renal, dialysis, hemodialysis, end-stage renal disease and the name of each drug. RESULTS Only case reports and small series were found. 57.1% of the drugs need dosage adjustment and 64.3% should be administered after the dialysis session. CONCLUSION Cancer treatment in feasible in dialysis patients. Some drugs require dosage adaptation while others can be given as in patients with normal kidney function. These patients need coordinated care between oncologists, nephrologists and pharmacists to optimize drug delivery and logistics. Frailty scores, like in oncogeriatrics, should be built to optimally adapt cancer treatments in these dialysis patients.
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Takimoto T, Nakabori T, Osa A, Morita S, Terada H, Oseto S, Iwazawa T, Abe K. Tubular nephrotoxicity induced by docetaxel in non-small-cell lung cancer patients. Int J Clin Oncol 2011; 17:395-8. [PMID: 21853293 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-011-0304-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2011] [Accepted: 07/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Renal dysfunction is a characteristic of many patients with cancer; however, a standard therapy has not been established for stage III or IV non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) complicated with chronic renal failure. Docetaxel has a proven significant activity against NSCLC. This agent is predominantly eliminated by hepatobiliary extraction and is safe in patients with renal failure, including dialysis patients. Docetaxel is, thus, a therapeutic option in that patient population. Here, we report acute tubular nephrotoxicity secondary to docetaxel in NSCLC patients, even in patients with normal renal function. Little is known about tubular nephrotoxicity induced by docetaxel; however, oncologists should be aware of its possibility.
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- Takayuki Takimoto
- Department of Internal Medicine, Toyonaka Municipal Hospital, 4-14-1 Shibahara-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka, 560-8565, Japan.
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Janus N, Thariat J, Boulanger H, Deray G, Launay-Vacher V. Proposal for dosage adjustment and timing of chemotherapy in hemodialyzed patients. Ann Oncol 2010; 21:1395-1403. [PMID: 20118214 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdp598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The increased incidence of malignancies in patients with chronic renal failure has been discussed since the mid-70s. On the other hand, the high frequency of chronic renal insufficiency among cancer patients has been recently assessed in the Insuffisance Rénale et Médicaments Anticancéreux Study which demonstrated a prevalence as high as 50%-60% of the patients for all stages of kidney disease. Furthermore, the incidence of end-stage renal disease is growing worldwide and so is the number of patients on chronic dialysis, hemodialysis (HD) for the large majority of them. As a result, the question of cytotoxic drug handling in those patients in terms of dosage adjustment and time of administration regarding the dialysis sessions needs to be addressed to optimize cytotoxic drug therapy in those patients. METHODS We reviewed the international literature on the pharmacokinetics, efficacy, tolerance and dosage adjustment of cytotoxic drugs used to treat solid tumor patients and when available, specific literature on HD cancer patients. RESULTS From these data, dosing recommendations are given for the most prescribed cytotoxic drugs in clinical practice. CONCLUSIONS Dosage adjustments are often necessary in HD cancer patients. These adaptations have to be carefully carried out to optimize drug exposure, ensure efficacy and reduce the risk of side-effects.
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- N Janus
- ICAR-Department of Nephrology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Antoine Lacassagne, University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis, Nice
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- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, Clinique de l'Estrée, Stains, France
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- ICAR-Department of Nephrology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris
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- ICAR-Department of Nephrology, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Paris
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Kim DM, Kim HL, Chung CH, Park CY. Successful treatment of small-cell lung cancer with irinotecan in a hemodialysis patient with end-stage renal disease. Korean J Intern Med 2009; 24:73-5. [PMID: 19270486 PMCID: PMC2687651 DOI: 10.3904/kjim.2009.24.1.73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The prognosis of patients with end-stage renal disease has improved with advances in hemodialysis techniques. However, many patients who undergo hemodialysis suffer from various types of cancer. Limited data is available to guide clinical management of these patients who may have impaired renal function. Here, we report our experience with the use of irinotecan for the treatment of a hemodialysis patient with small-cell lung cancer and end-stage renal disease.
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- Dong Min Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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