2023
Patient perceptions of altering chemotherapy treatment due to peripheral neuropathy
Hertz D, Tofthagen C, Rossi E, Bernasconi D, Lim J, Carlson M, Sheffield K, Nekhlyudov L, Grech L, Von Ah D, Mayo S, Ruddy K, Chan A, Alberti P, Lustberg M, Tanay M. Patient perceptions of altering chemotherapy treatment due to peripheral neuropathy. Supportive Care In Cancer 2023, 32: 48. PMID: 38129602, DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-08209-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyNeurotoxic chemotherapy treatmentChemotherapy treatmentSymptom resolutionPeripheral neuropathySevere chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyCommon reason participantsMethodsA cross-sectional online surveyBetter patient educationCross-sectional online surveyNeurotoxic chemotherapyCIPN symptomsMedian ageMost patientsTreating clinicianLong-term benefitsPatients' perceptionsPatient educationPractice guidelinesTreatment goalsClinicians' understandingTreatment efficacyConclusionsThis surveyPatientsSymptomsIdentifying factors that influence the decision to reduce, delay, or discontinue treatment due to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A community-centered approach.
Radwan R, Hertz D, Hickey E, Vachhani H, Lustberg M, Bridges J, Sabo R, Sheppard V, Salgado T. Identifying factors that influence the decision to reduce, delay, or discontinue treatment due to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A community-centered approach. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2023, 41: e13123-e13123. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2023.41.16_suppl.e13123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyMetastatic breast cancerPeripheral neuropathyTreatment alterationsTreatment effectivenessMBC patientsCIPN symptomsMedical oncologistsDiscontinue treatmentClinical guidelinesOncology cliniciansCommunity-centered approachEffective therapyBreast cancerChemotherapy agentsTreatment decisionsPatient prioritiesPatient's perspectiveDose reductionAlternative treatmentOptimize outcomesPatientsSide effectsTreatment planHealthcare providers
2017
Gait, balance, and patient-reported outcomes during taxane-based chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients
Monfort S, Pan X, Patrick R, Ramaswamy B, Wesolowski R, Naughton M, Loprinzi C, Chaudhari A, Lustberg M. Gait, balance, and patient-reported outcomes during taxane-based chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2017, 164: 69-77. PMID: 28374323, PMCID: PMC5510549, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4230-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer patientsPatient-reported outcomesTaxane-based chemotherapyCancer patientsChemotherapy cyclesEarly-stage breast cancer patientsPatient-reported symptom severityDevelopment of CIPNSubsequent chemotherapy cyclesFirst chemotherapy cyclePatient-reported symptomsDose-limiting toxicityOutpatient oncology clinicsSelf-reported symptomsTaxane infusionTaxane therapyTaxane treatmentCIPN symptomsDose intensityPeripheral neuropathyOncology clinicPatient functionPhysical functionFunctional deficitsGait testingEffect of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy on postural control in cancer survivors.
Herman H, Monfort S, Pan X, Chaudhari A, Lustberg M. Effect of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy on postural control in cancer survivors. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2017, 35: 128-128. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.5_suppl.128.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathySensory symptomsCancer patientsCIPN symptomsPeripheral neuropathyPostural controlCommon dose-limiting toxicityEORTC QLQ-CIPN20Patients' sensory symptomsDose-limiting toxicityPoor controlPost-treatment sequelaeRisk of fallsCourse of treatmentQuality of lifeQLQ-CIPN20Oxaliplatin chemotherapyCurative treatmentCancer survivorsCenter of pressureClose monitoringPatientsPoor balancePostural stabilityNeuropathy