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Objective: This study evaluates the effects of sarcopenia and cachexia on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with gastrointestinal cancer during their initial cycle of chemotherapy, emphasizing the significance of computed tomography (CT) in assessing muscle mass. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, we evaluated 60 adult patients with gastrointestinal cancer who started chemotherapy between January and December of 2017. Sarcopenia was diagnosed on the basis of CT findings, and QoL was assessed with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30. Results: The mean age was 60.9 years, and 33 (55.0%) of the patients were men. Of the 60 patients, 33 (55.0%) had cachexia and 14 (23.3%) had sarcopenia. Chemotherapy significantly reduced QoL, particularly in the physical, role functioning, and social domains, with no differences between the cachexia and sarcopenia groups. Conclusion: Among patients with gastrointestinal cancer submitted to chemotherapy, the chemotherapy-induced decline in QoL does not seem to differ significantly between those with cachexia or sarcopenia, as classified by CT-measured muscle mass, and those without. However, CT-based muscle mass evaluation remains crucial for guiding customized intervention strategies. Integrating this evaluation in radiological reports can provide valuable insights for planning specific care, thus improving patient QoL during treatment.
Objetivo: Este estudo avalia os efeitos da sarcopenia e da caquexia na qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer gastrointestinal durante o ciclo inicial de quimioterapia, enfatizando a importância da tomografia computadorizada (TC) na avaliação da massa muscular. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo prospectivo com 60 pacientes adultos com câncer gastrointestinal que iniciaram quimioterapia de janeiro a dezembro de 2017. A TC foi utilizada para o diagnóstico de sarcopenia e o Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 da European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer foi utilizado para avaliar a qualidade de vida. Resultados: A média de idade dos pacientes foi 60,9 anos e 33 (55%) eram homens. Entre os pacientes, 33 (55%) eram caquéticos e 14 (24%) eram sarcopênicos. A quimioterapia reduziu significativamente a qualidade de vida, especialmente nos domínios físico, de desempenho de papéis e social, sem diferenças entre os grupos caquéticos e sarcopênicos. Conclusão: A diminuição da qualidade de vida não difere significativamente entre pacientes caquéticos/sarcopênicos e não caquéticos/não sarcopênicos com câncer gastrointestinal submetidos a quimioterapia, conforme classificado pela massa muscular medida por TC. No entanto, a avaliação da massa muscular por TC continua crucial para orientar estratégias de intervenção personalizadas. A integração dessa avaliação nos laudos radiológicos pode fornecer informações valiosas para o planejamento de cuidados específicos, melhorando a qualidade de vida dos pacientes durante o tratamento.
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PURPOSE: Radiation pneumonitis (RP) is a dose-limiting toxicity for patients undergoing radiotherapy (RT) for lung cancer, however, the optimal practice for diagnosis, management, and follow-up for RP remains unclear. We thus sought to establish expert consensus recommendations through a Delphi Consensus study. METHODS: In Round 1, open questions were distributed to 31 expert clinicians treating thoracic malignancies. In Round 2, participants rated agreement/disagreement with statements derived from Round 1 answers using a 5-point Likert scale. Consensus was defined as ≥ 75 % agreement. Statements that did not achieve consensus were modified and re-tested in Round 3. RESULTS: Response rate was 74 % in Round 1 (n = 23/31; 17 oncologists, 6 pulmonologists); 82 % in Round 2 (n = 19/23; 15 oncologists, 4 pulmonologists); and 100 % in Round 3 (n = 19/19). Thirty-nine of 65 Round 2 statements achieved consensus; a further 10 of 26 statements achieved consensus in Round 3. In Round 2, there was agreement that risk stratification/mitigation includes patient factors; optimal treatment planning; the basis for diagnosis of RP; and that oncologists and pulmonologists should be involved in treatment. For uncomplicated radiation pneumonitis, an equivalent to 60 mg oral prednisone per day, with consideration of gastroprotection, is a typical initial regimen. However, in this study, no consensus was achieved for dosing recommendation. Initial steroid dose should be administered for a duration of 2 weeks, followed by a gradual, weekly taper (equivalent to 10 mg prednisone decrease per week). For severe pneumonitis, IV methylprednisolone is recommended for 3 days prior to initiating oral corticosteroids. Final consensus statements included that the treatment of RP should be multidisciplinary, the uncertainty of whether pneumonitis is drug versus radiation-induced, and the importance risk stratification, especially in the scenario of interstitial lung disease. CONCLUSIONS: This Delphi study achieved consensus recommendations and provides practical guidance on diagnosis and management of RP.
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Consenso , Técnica Delphi , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Neumonitis por Radiación , Humanos , Neumonitis por Radiación/etiología , Neumonitis por Radiación/tratamiento farmacológico , Neumonitis por Radiación/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/radioterapia , Manejo de la EnfermedadRESUMEN
Abstract Objective: This study evaluates the effects of sarcopenia and cachexia on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with gastrointestinal cancer during their initial cycle of chemotherapy, emphasizing the significance of computed tomography (CT) in assessing muscle mass. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, we evaluated 60 adult patients with gastrointestinal cancer who started chemotherapy between January and December of 2017. Sarcopenia was diagnosed on the basis of CT findings, and QoL was assessed with the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30. Results: The mean age was 60.9 years, and 33 (55.0%) of the patients were men. Of the 60 patients, 33 (55.0%) had cachexia and 14 (23.3%) had sarcopenia. Chemotherapy significantly reduced QoL, particularly in the physical, role functioning, and social domains, with no differences between the cachexia and sarcopenia groups. Conclusion: Among patients with gastrointestinal cancer submitted to chemotherapy, the chemotherapy-induced decline in QoL does not seem to differ significantly between those with cachexia or sarcopenia, as classified by CT-measured muscle mass, and those without. However, CT-based muscle mass evaluation remains crucial for guiding customized intervention strategies. Integrating this evaluation in radiological reports can provide valuable insights for planning specific care, thus improving patient QoL during treatment.
Resumo Objetivo: Este estudo avalia os efeitos da sarcopenia e da caquexia na qualidade de vida de pacientes com câncer gastrointestinal durante o ciclo inicial de quimioterapia, enfatizando a importância da tomografia computadorizada (TC) na avaliação da massa muscular. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo prospectivo com 60 pacientes adultos com câncer gastrointestinal que iniciaram quimioterapia de janeiro a dezembro de 2017. A TC foi utilizada para o diagnóstico de sarcopenia e o Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 da European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer foi utilizado para avaliar a qualidade de vida. Resultados: A média de idade dos pacientes foi 60,9 anos e 33 (55%) eram homens. Entre os pacientes, 33 (55%) eram caquéticos e 14 (24%) eram sarcopênicos. A quimioterapia reduziu significativamente a qualidade de vida, especialmente nos domínios físico, de desempenho de papéis e social, sem diferenças entre os grupos caquéticos e sarcopênicos. Conclusão: A diminuição da qualidade de vida não difere significativamente entre pacientes caquéticos/sarcopênicos e não caquéticos/não sarcopênicos com câncer gastrointestinal submetidos a quimioterapia, conforme classificado pela massa muscular medida por TC. No entanto, a avaliação da massa muscular por TC continua crucial para orientar estratégias de intervenção personalizadas. A integração dessa avaliação nos laudos radiológicos pode fornecer informações valiosas para o planejamento de cuidados específicos, melhorando a qualidade de vida dos pacientes durante o tratamento.
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Predicting the risk of early limiting toxicity (ELT) is major challenge for the clinician seeking an effective, safe treatment for older patients with cancer. The Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) and CRASH (Chemotherapy Risk Assessment Scale for High-Age Patients) toxicity scores were designed to predict chemotherapy-related toxicity. Elevated resting energy expenditure (REE) may predispose to cachexia and increase ELT and mortality in older patients with cancer. The primary objective was to assess the association between elevated REE and ELT in older patients with cancer. The secondary objectives were to assess the discriminant ability of a predictive model including REE (relative to the CARG and CRASH scores) and the prognostic value of elevated REE. METHODS: We assessed patients aged 70 or over included in the prospective ELCAPA cohort between 2014 and 2018. The inclusion criteria were a solid tumour, a measurement of REE at baseline (mREE, by indirect calorimetry), and a geriatric assessment prior to cancer treatment in a teaching hospital (Paris, France). The mREE was compared with the predicted REE (pREE), as defined by the Harris-Benedict equation. Depending on the mREE/pREE ratio, study participants were classified as hypermetabolic, hypometabolic or normometabolic. The primary endpoint was 3-month ELT, defined as any unplanned hospitalization or any event leading to dose reduction, a treatment delay of more than 7 days, or treatment discontinuation within 3 months of initiation. The secondary endpoint was the 3-month mortality rate. RESULTS: A total of 179 patients were included. The median age was 80 [interquartile range: 76-84] years, 37% of the patients were female, 81.8% had metastatic disease, 67.6% received chemotherapy, 20.7% received hormone therapy, and 11.7% received targeted therapies. According to the mREE/pREE ratio, 85 patients (47%) were hypermetabolic, 63 (35%) were normometabolic, and 31 (18%) were hypometabolic. Sixty patients (33.5%; 95% confidence interval (CI): 26.7-40.9) experienced ELT. The discriminant ability (as assessed by the C-index) of a multivariate model including REE and adjustment factors was 0.82 [95%CI: 0.73-0.91]. In comparison, the discriminant ability of the CARG and CRASH models was 0.57 [0.45-0.68] and 0.51 [0.40-0.62], respectively. In our model, hypermetabolism was an independent risk factor for ELT (adjusted odds ratio = 2.44; 95%CI: 1.02-5.80). Other risk factors were the cancer type and stage, the treatment protocol, a clinical diagnosis of depression, the presence of grade 3 or 4 comorbidities, and the serum lactate dehydrogenase level. CONCLUSION: Hypermetabolism status is an independent predictor of ELT in older patients with cancer, relative to normometabolic status. Baseline REE measurement might improve the ELT risk assessment and decision-making process.
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Metabolismo Basal , Neoplasias , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Calorimetría Indirecta , Metabolismo Energético , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias/complicaciones , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Estudios ProspectivosRESUMEN
Speckle-tracking echocardiography has enabled clinicians to detect changes in myocardial function with more sensitivity than that afforded by traditional diastolic and systolic functional measurements, including left ventricular ejection fraction. Speckle-tracking echocardiography enables evaluation of myocardial strain in terms of strain (percent change in length of a myocardial segment relative to its length at baseline) and strain rate (strain per unit of time). Both measurements have potential for use in diagnosing and monitoring the cardiovascular side effects of cancer therapy. Regional and global strain measurements can independently predict outcomes not only in patients who experience cardiovascular complications of cancer and cancer therapy, but also in patients with a variety of other clinical conditions. This review and case series examine the clinical applications and overall usefulness of speckle-tracking echocardiography in cardio-oncology and, more broadly, in clinical cardiology.
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Cardiología/métodos , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/diagnóstico , Ecocardiografía/métodos , Oncología Médica/métodos , Neoplasias/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/complicaciones , Humanos , Neoplasias/complicacionesRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Immune checkpoint inhibitors revolutionized anti-neoplastic treatment. Recently, the European Medicines Agency and the United States Food and Drug Administration approved inhibitors of various immune checkpoints, namely the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4, programmed cell death protein 1 and its ligand. Despite the added benefits in the treatment of several neoplasms, immune checkpoint blockade may also be associated with multiple immune-related adverse events. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A literature review in PubMed database on the cutaneous toxicity of immune checkpoint inhibitors was performed until April 30, 2019. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: A total of 380 articles were initially screened, of which 75 are the basis of this bibliographic review. The immune checkpoint inhibitors monoclonal antibodies produce their beneficial effects by activating the patient's immune system. This activation also results in adverse events that can affect any organ, whereas cutaneous toxicity is the most frequent and precocious. The adverse events of the programmed cell death protein 1 and its ligand and of the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 are similar (class effect), despite the apparent higher skin toxicity of inhibitors of the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (or its use in combination with inhibitors of programmed cell death protein 1 and its ligand). The most common cutaneous toxicities are maculopapular exanthema and pruritus, but other more specific adverse effects (e.g. lichenoid or psoriasiform reaction, vitiligo, sarcoidosis, among others) or located in the oral mucosa and/or adnexa are underreported. CONCLUSION: Given the high rate of cutaneous toxicity associated with new immune checkpoint inhibitors and their impact on quality of life, their early recognition and appropriate approach are crucial in the treatment of cancer patients. Observation by a dermatologist should be provided in patients with certain toxicities.
Introdução: Os inibidores de checkpoint imunológico revolucionaram o tratamento anti-neoplásico. Nos últimos anos, a European Medicines Agency e a United States Food and Drug Administration aprovaram inibidores de vários checkpoint imunológicos, nomeadamente do antigénio 4 associado aos linfócitos T citotóxicos e da proteína 1 de morte celular programada ou o seu ligante. Apesar dos benefícios que acrescentam no tratamento de várias neoplasias, o bloqueio dos checkpoint imunológicos também se pode associar a múltiplos efeitos adversos imunorrelacionados. Material e Métodos: Foi efetuada uma pesquisa da literatura da base de dados PubMed sobre a toxicidade cutânea dos inibidores de checkpoint imunológico até 30 de abril de 2019. Resultados e Discussão: Foram triados 380 artigos em primeira análise, dos quais 75 constituem a base desta revisão bibliográfica. Os anticorpos monoclonais inibidores de checkpoint imunológico produzem os seus efeitos benéficos através da ativação do sistema imunológico. Desta ativação resultam também efeitos adversos que podem afetar qualquer órgão, sendo a toxicidade cutânea a mais frequente e precoce. Os efeitos adversos imunorrelacionados dos inibidores da proteína 1 de morte celular programada ou o seu ligante e inibidores do antigénio 4 associado aos linfócitos T citotóxicos são similares (efeito de classe), apesar da aparente maior toxicidade cutânea dos inibidores do antigénio 4 associado aos linfócitos T citotóxicos (ou do seu uso em combinação com os inibidores da proteína 1 de morte celular programada ou o seu ligante). Os efeitos adversos cutâneos mais comuns são o exantema maculopapular e o prurido, mas estão descritos outros mais característicos (reação liquenóide ou psoriasiforme, vitiligo e sarcoidose, entre outros) ou localizados às faneras e/ou mucosa oral, que estão aparentemente subestimados. Conclusão: Dada a elevada frequência da toxicidade cutânea associada aos novos inibidores de checkpoint imunológico e respetivo impacto na qualidade de vida, o seu reconhecimento precoce e a abordagem adequada são cruciais no tratamento do doente oncológico. A observação pelo dermatologista deve ser providenciada em doentes com determinadas toxicidades.
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Erupciones por Medicamentos/etiología , Inhibidores de Puntos de Control Inmunológico/efectos adversos , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Humanos , Inhibidores de Puntos de Control Inmunológico/uso terapéuticoRESUMEN
SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: Drug interaction is an important cause of global morbidity. It is of particular importance in cancer patients since they are often in use of polypharmacy, related to interactions between the drugs and the chemotherapeutics used. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the drug interaction between chemotherapy and other drugs in cancer patients. METHODS: a cross-sectional study carried out in the outpatient oncology department of a public tertiary hospital. Two hundred thirty-five patients were included, and the drugs they were using were identified. Using the MedScape and Epocrates database, we evaluated the interactions between medications and chemotherapy by defining their frequency and dividing their severity from interaction into mild, close monitoring necessity and severe. RESULTS: 161 patients had some drug interaction. We identified 9 types of mild interactions, 23 types of interactions with close monitoring necessity, and 2 types of serious interactions. The most frequent interactions were between fluorouracil and leucovorin (32 cases) and cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin (19 cases). Serious interactions were between aspirin and pemetrexed; and leucovorin and Bactrim. CONCLUSION: In the present study, drug interactions were frequent, including serious interactions with a potential increase in morbidity and mortality. Thus, it is necessary for oncologists to draw up a therapeutic plan considering potential interactions between prescribed chemotherapy and current medications in use by patients.
RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: Interação medicamentosa é uma importante causa de morbidade mundial. Apresenta especial importância em pacientes oncológicos, pois esses frequentemente estão em uso de polifarmácia, podendo haver interações entre os medicamentos e os quimioterápicos utilizados. OBJETIVO: Avaliar a interação medicamentosa entre a quimioterapia e outros medicamentos em pacientes oncológicos. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal realizado em serviço ambulatorial de oncologia de um hospital público terciário. Foram incluídos 235 pacientes, identificando-se quais medicamentos eram utilizados por eles. Por meio do auxílio do banco de dados do MedScape e Epocrates, avaliaram-se as interações entre as medicações e os quimioterápicos, definindo sua frequência e dividindo sua gravidade da interação em leve, monitorização próxima e grave. RESULTADOS: Do total estudado, 161 pacientes apresentavam alguma interação medicamentosa, sendo nove tipos de interações leves, 23 tipos de interações com necessidade de monitorização próxima e dois tipos de interações graves. As interações mais frequentes foram entre fluoracil e leucovorin (32 casos) e ciclofosfamida e doxorrubicina (19 casos). As interações sérias foram entre aspirina e pemetrexed; e leucovorim e bactrim. CONCLUSÃO: No presente trabalho, interações medicamentosas foram frequentes, incluindo interações graves com potencial aumento de morbimortalidade. Assim, faz-se necessário que oncologistas tracem um plano terapêutico levando em consideração as possíveis interações medicamentosas entre a quimioterapia prescrita e demais medicações em uso pelos pacientes.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Interacciones Farmacológicas , Efectos Colaterales y Reacciones Adversas Relacionados con Medicamentos/epidemiología , Antineoplásicos/efectos adversos , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Brasil/epidemiología , Estudios Transversales , Factores de Riesgo , Polifarmacia , Centros de Atención Terciaria , Hospitales Públicos , Persona de Mediana EdadAsunto(s)
Humanos , Ecocardiografía/métodos , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda/diagnóstico por imagen , Detección Precoz del Cáncer , Ventrículos Cardíacos/diagnóstico por imagen , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Antineoplásicos/efectos adversos , Ventriculografía con Radionúclidos , Función Ventricular Izquierda , Disfunción Ventricular Izquierda/fisiopatología , Cardiotoxicidad/diagnóstico por imagen , Oncología Médica/métodos , Oncología Médica/normas , Neoplasias/fisiopatologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: The cardiovascular risk of angiogenesis inhibitors is not well-quantified. We hypothesized that, compared to direct vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors (anti-VEGF antibodies or decoy receptors), small molecule agents have higher risk due to their less specific mechanism. METHODS: We searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for phase III randomised controlled trials comparing angiogenesis inhibitor-based therapy to other systemic therapy. Outcomes evaluated were hypertension, severe hypertension, cardiac dysfunction, congestive heart failure, cardiac ischemia, arterial thromboembolism, venous thromboembolism, and fatal cardiovascular events. Data were pooled using Mantel-Haenszel random effects method to generate odds ratios (OR). RESULTS: We identified 77 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Compared to routine care, angiogenesis inhibitors were associated with a higher risk of hypertension (OR 5.28 [4.53-6.15], number needed to harm [NNH] 6), severe hypertension (OR 5.59 [4.67-6.69], NNH 17), cardiac ischemia (OR 2.83 [1.72-4.65], NNH 85) and cardiac dysfunction (OR 1.35 [1.06-1.70], NNH 139). VEGF inhibitors were associated with an increased risk of arterial thromboembolism (OR 1.52 [1.17-1.98], NNH 141). No significant interaction was observed between the two drug subgroups for any outcomes. We identified no significant increase in the risk of the other outcomes evaluated. CONCLUSION: Angiogenesis inhibitors increase the risk of hypertension, arterial thromboembolism, cardiac ischemia and cardiac dysfunction. There was no significant difference in cardiovascular risk between direct VEGF inhibitors and small molecule agents.
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Inhibidores de la Angiogénesis/efectos adversos , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/inducido químicamente , Neoplasias/tratamiento farmacológico , Inhibidores de la Angiogénesis/uso terapéutico , Humanos , Ensayos Clínicos Controlados Aleatorios como AsuntoRESUMEN
Resumo Objetivo Descrever a frequência, características, localização, intensidade da dor em pacientes com câncer de mama em uso do quimioterápico Docetaxel. Métodos Estudo longitudinal realizado com 17 mulheres com câncer de mama em tratamento com Docetaxel. As pacientes foram avaliadas durante três ciclos da quimioterapia quanto à dor, utilizando-se os instrumentos Questionário McGill de Dor (Br-MPQ) e Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). Utilizou-se a correlação de Spearman e o teste de Mann-Whitney. Resultados Houve aumento na média da dor em todas as variáveis do BPI. Quando comparados os valores do Pain Rating Index (PRI) total foram verificados respectivamente 0,20; 0,33 e 0,24 na primeira, segunda e terceira avaliações, sendo encontrada correlação entre a intensidade da dor e a interferência em todas as atividades do cotidiano no BPI na segunda avaliação. Conclusão Houve aumento na ocorrência da dor, comprometendo as atividades diárias de vida das mulheres participantes.
Abstract Objective To describe the frequency, characteristics, location, pain intensity in breast cancer patients using the chemotherapy medication Docetaxel. Methods Longitudinal study involving 17 women with breast cancer under treatment using Docetaxel. The patients’ pain was assessed during three chemotherapy cycles, using the tools McGill Pain Questionnaire (Br-MPQ) and the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). Spearman’s correlation and the Mann-Whitney test were used. Results The mean pain score increased in all variables of the BPI. When comparing the total coefficients on the Pain Assessment Index, 0.20; 0.33 and 0.24 were found in the first, second and third assessment, showing a correlation between the pain intensity and the interference in all daily activities on the BPI for the second assessment. Conclusion The occurrence of pain increased, compromising the participating women’s activities of daily living.
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Humanos , Femenino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Dolor/inducido químicamente , Dolor/tratamiento farmacológico , Dimensión del Dolor , Neoplasias de la Mama/tratamiento farmacológico , Taxoides/efectos adversos , Antineoplásicos/efectos adversos , Estudios de Evaluación como Asunto , Epidemiología Descriptiva , Estudios LongitudinalesRESUMEN
Nonischemic cardiomyopathy can complicate antineoplastic therapy and lead to irreversible heart failure. We evaluated structural changes at the time of left ventricular assist device implantation in heart failure patients who had been exposed to anthracycline, and we correlated those changes with clinical presentation. We retrospectively studied left ventricular core samples taken at implantation of the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device in 12 heart failure patients (mean age, 46 ± 16 yr) who had histories of anthracycline exposure. We evaluated those samples for hypertrophy, myocytolysis, and fibrosis. Histopathologic findings showed moderate-to-severe myocyte hypertrophy, moderate myocytolysis, and perivascular and interstitial fibrosis with areas of replacement fibrosis. Ultrastructural studies revealed marked decreases in myofibrils, diffuse mitochondrial swelling, and disorganization of the sarcoplasmic reticulum. The interval between anthracycline therapy and heart failure was a mean of 6.8 ± 5.7 years; duration of heart failure symptoms, 38 ± 47 months; and duration of device support, 414 ± 266 days. Four patients are continuing on device support, 3 have undergone transplantation, 3 have undergone device explantation, and 2 have died. The time of heart failure onset and the duration of symptoms did not correlate with the severity and extent of the histopathologic changes. The histopathologic findings and the clinical course varied in heart failure patients with anthracycline exposure. No correlation was observed between anthracycline therapy and the development or duration of heart failure symptoms, severity of histopathologic changes, or outcomes.
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Antraciclinas/uso terapéutico , Cardiomiopatías/inducido químicamente , Insuficiencia Cardíaca/terapia , Corazón Auxiliar , Adulto , Antraciclinas/efectos adversos , Antineoplásicos/efectos adversos , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Inducción de Remisión , Estudios Retrospectivos , Remodelación VentricularRESUMEN
The number of cancer survivors in the United States has exceeded 12 million and is increasing. After secondary malignancies, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of late morbidity and death among cancer survivors. The cardiovascular needs of cancer survivors have not been described. We describe the clinical characteristics of 53 patients seen during the first year of our Cardiovascular Prevention in Cancer Survivors clinic. The mean age of the patients was 40.1 ± 13.7 years. The mean survival since cancer diagnosis was 13.9 years. A history of chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy was present in 21%, and 5.7% had known atherosclerotic disease. One fourth had hypertension; 32.1%, dyslipidemia; and 13%, diabetes mellitus. Three quarters had received anthracycline chemotherapy, while half had received radiation. Half had an abnormal echocardiogram (55%), and 11 of 18 had an abnormal carotid ultrasonogram. The mean Framingham risk score for patients older than 30 years (n=37) was 8.4, yielding a 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease of 7.6%. The mean vascular age was 54.3 years, and the mean chronological age was 46.3 years. The mean follow-up duration was 566 ± 213 days. There were significant improvements in serum triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein levels, as well as trends toward improved blood pressure control. Cardiovascular risk factors are prevalent in cancer survivors. There is an immediate need for the widespread availability of cardiovascular preventive services to reduce the late adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Early intervention might help to improve the cardiovascular risk profile.
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Antineoplásicos/efectos adversos , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/prevención & control , Neoplasias/terapia , Servicios Preventivos de Salud , Traumatismos por Radiación/prevención & control , Sobrevivientes , Adolescente , Adulto , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/epidemiología , Niño , Comorbilidad , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Neoplasias/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Traumatismos por Radiación/diagnóstico , Traumatismos por Radiación/epidemiología , Radioterapia/efectos adversos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de Riesgo , Sobrevivientes/estadística & datos numéricos , Texas/epidemiología , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del Tratamiento , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Aimed to learn about the distressful side effects from the perspective of a child undergoing chemotherapy. This is a qualitative study that used the technique of drawing-story to collect data and thematic analysis to evaluate the results. The subjects were seven children, aged between six and twelve years, they were doing or have done antineoplastic chemotherapy in a public hospital in Rio de Janeiro. This study was approved by Ethics Committee of the institution. The side effects reported by children were nausea and vomiting, gain of weight, pain, hypersensitivity reaction, fever and fatigue, which interfered directly in their daily routine leading to a decrease in well-being and, consequently, poor quality of life.
Objetivou-se conhecer os efeitos colaterais desconfortaveis sob a otica da crianca em quimioterapia. Este e um estudo qualitativo que utilizou a tecnica do desenho-estoria para coleta de dados e a interpretacao tematica para analise do material. Os sujeitos foram sete criancas, com idades variando entre 6 e 12 anos, que estavam fazendo ou ja fizeram quimioterapia antineoplasica em um hospital de ensino do Rio de Janeiro. O estudo foi aprovado pelo comite de etica da instituicao. Os efeitos colaterais relatados pelas criancas foram: nauseas e vomitos, aumento do peso, dor, reacao de hipersensibilidade, fadiga e febre, os quais interferem diretamente no cotidiano delas levando a diminuicao do estado de bem-estar e, consequentemente, piora na qualidade de vida.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Niño , Antineoplásicos , Atención de Enfermería , Enfermería Oncológica , Enfermería PediátricaRESUMEN
A summary of detoxcating effect of shiquan dabu tang on anti-neoplastic agents during the past 10 years in Japanese Literature shows that it could allevate digestive symptoms, relieve arrest of bone marrow, raise white blood cell count, reduce renal toxicity, and enhance immunity. Antineoplastic agents administration together with traditional Chinese medicine is considered as an alternative method which can improve efficacy and reduce adverse effects, and is worthy of further study.