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Stringer E, Lum JJ, Livergant J, Kushniruk AW. Decision Aids for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Qualitative Elicitation of Design Recommendations From Patient End Users. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e43551. [PMID: 37276012 DOI: 10.2196/43551] [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: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) carry a clinically significant symptom burden, have alterations in function (eg, impaired ability to chew, swallow, and talk), and decrease in quality of life. Furthermore, treatment impacts social activities and interactions as patients report reduced sexuality and shoulder the highest rates of depression across cancer types. Patients suffer undue anxiety because they find the treatment incomprehensible, which is partially a function of limited, understandable information. Patients' perceptions of having obtained adequate information prior to and during treatment are predictive of positive outcomes. Providing patient-centered decision support and utilizing visual images may increase understanding of treatment options and associated risks to improve satisfaction with their decision and consultation, while reducing decisional conflict. OBJECTIVE This study aims to gather requirements from survivors of HNC on the utility of key visual components to be used in the design of an electronic decision aid (eDA) to assist with decision-making on treatment options. METHODS Informed by a scoping review on eDAs for patients with HNC, screens and visualizations for an eDA were created and then presented to 12 survivors of HNC for feedback on their utility, features, and further requirements. The semistructured interviews were video-recorded and thematically analyzed to inform co-design recommendations. RESULTS A total of 9 themes were organized into 2 categories. The first category, eDAs and decision support, included 3 themes: familiarity with DAs, support of concept, and versatility of the prototype. The second category, evaluation of mock-up, contained 6 themes: reaction to the screens and visualizations, favorite features, complexity, preference for customizability, presentation device, and suggestions for improvement. CONCLUSIONS All participants felt an eDA, used in the presence of their oncologist, would support a more thorough and transparent explanation of treatment or augment the quality of education received. Participants liked the simple design of the mock-ups they were shown but, ultimately, desired customizability to adapt the eDA to their individual information needs. This research highlights the value of user-centered design, rooted in acceptability and utility, in medical health informatics, recognizing cancer survivors as the ultimate knowledge holders. This research highlights the value of incorporating visuals into technology-based innovations to engage all patients in treatment decisions.
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- Eleah Stringer
- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Trevor and Joyce Deeley Research Centre, BC Cancer - Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Radiation Oncology, BC Cancer - Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Tungkasamit T, Chakrabandhu S, Samakgarn V, Kunawongkrit N, Jirawatwarakul N, Chumachote A, Chitapanarux I. Reduction in severity of radiation-induced dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients treated with topical aloe vera gel: A randomized multicenter double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2022; 59:102164. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Yokota T, Zenda S, Ota I, Yamazaki T, Yamaguchi T, Ogawa T, Tachibana H, Toshiyasu T, Homma A, Miyaji T, Mashiko T, Hamauchi S, Tominaga K, Ishii S, Otani Y, Orito N, Uchitomi Y. Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Topical Steroid Versus Placebo for Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Chemoradiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2021; 111:794-803. [PMID: 34102298 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.05.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Radiation dermatitis is one of the most common acute toxicities induced by chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for head and neck cancer (HNC). The benefit of topical steroids in the management of radiation dermatitis is still unclear. This phase 3, multi-institutional, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of topical steroids for radiation dermatitis in patients with locally advanced HNC receiving CRT. METHODS AND MATERIALS Eligible patients were scheduled to receive bilateral neck irradiation (≥66 Gy) with concurrent cisplatin (≥200 mg/m2) as definitive or postoperative CRT. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either topical steroid or placebo when grade 1radiation dermatitis was observed or the total radiation dose reached 30 Gy. Basic skin care including gentle washing and moistening in the head and neck region was performed in both groups. The primary endpoint was the frequency of grade ≥2 radiation dermatitis, in accordance with the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, version 4.0. Grading of radiation dermatitis was performed by independent central review using photographs taken weekly. RESULTS A total of 211 patients were enrolled (intention to treat: steroid 101 and placebo 102). The frequency of grade ≥2 radiation dermatitis was not significantly reduced with the steroid (73.3%; 95% confidence interval, 64.6%-81.9%) compared with the placebo (80.4%; 95% confidence interval, 72.7%-88.1%; P = .23), whereas the steroid significantly reduced the frequency of grade ≥3 radiation dermatitis (13.9% vs 25.5%; P = .034). No significant differences in adverse events, including local infection or compliance with CRT, were observed between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Topical steroid may reduce the severity of radiation dermatitis in patients with HNC and thus may become an important therapeutic tool in the management of radiation dermatitis.
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- Tomoya Yokota
- Division of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Sunto-gun, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Department of Head & Neck Oncology, Miyagi Cancer Center, Natori, Japan
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- Division of Biostatistics, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Cancer Institute Hospital of the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Trial Data Management, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Sunto-gun, Japan
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- Division of Nursing, Shizuoka Cancer Center, Sunto-gun, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Division of Nursing, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan
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- Division of Nursing, Miyagi Cancer Center, Natori, Japan
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- Innovation Center for Supportive, Palliative and Psychosocial Care, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Song F, Liao Z, Li T, Kang N, Li Z, Fan S, Liu F. Topical use of Jiawei Simiao Yongan Gao to prevent radiodermatitis in patients with head and neck cancer: A retrospective cohort study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23318. [PMID: 33235092 PMCID: PMC7710264 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Radiodermatitis is a common side effect of radiotherapy, but currently there is no standard treatment for its prevention. This study aimed to observe the effect of topical application of a paste based on traditional Chinese medicine, Jiawei Simiao Yongan Gao, on radiodermatitis caused by radiotherapy for patients with head and neck cancer.This was a retrospective cohort study of 40 patients with head and neck cancer evaluated during their radiotherapy. Of these, 20 patients were treated with Jiawei Simiao Yongan Gao on the irradiated skin from the beginning of radiotherapy (JSY group). The other 20 patients were given standard nursing (standard group). Acute skin reactions were classified according to the radiation-induced skin reaction assessment scale (RISRAS) and American radiation therapy oncology group (RTOG) acute toxicity grading criteria every 2 weeks, and adverse effects were recorded until the end of the radiotherapy.The two groups showed differences in severity of radiodermatitis. At 0 to 30 Gy, the skin reactions were similar in the two groups, while above 40 Gy the skin reactions were significantly lower grade in the JSY group (P < .05). At 0 to 20 Gy, there was no statistical significance (P > .05); but above 30 Gy they were lower in the JSY group (P < .05).Jiawei Simiao Yongan Gao effectively alleviated acute radiodermatitis caused by radiotherapy of head and neck cancer patients compared with standard nursing.
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- Fengli Song
- Department of Oncology, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital
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- Department of Oncology, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Third Affiliated Hospital
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing
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- Department of Oncology, TCM Hospital of Shi Jia Zhuang City, Shi Jia Zhuang, China
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- Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing
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Zenda S, Ota Y, Kiyota N, Okano S, Fujii M, Kitamura M, Takahashi S, Ueda T, Monden N, Yamanaka T, Tahara M. A Multicenter Phase II Trial of Docetaxel, Cisplatin, and Cetuximab (TPEx) Followed by Cetuximab and Concurrent Radiotherapy for Patients With Local Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (CSPOR HN01: ECRIPS Study). Front Oncol 2019; 9:6. [PMID: 30723701 PMCID: PMC6349830 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2019.00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 01/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Induction chemotherapy (IC) is a treatment option for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA SCCHN). However, treatment with docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU (TPF) followed by cisplatin and radiotherapy is controversial because of toxicity concerns. The aim of this phase II study was to assess the feasibility of docetaxel, cisplatin, and cetuximab (TPEx) followed by cetuximab and concurrent radiotherapy for LA SCCHN. Patients and Methods: We enrolled patients with histological evidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx, hypopharynx, or larynx without distant metastases. IC comprised cisplatin (75 mg/m2) and docetaxel (75 mg/m2) on day 1, repeated every 3 weeks for up to three courses. Cetuximab was initiated at 400 mg/m2, followed by 250 mg/m2 doses weekly until the end of radiotherapy. Radiotherapy (70 Gy/35 fr/7 w) was initiated after the last docetaxel administration. The primary endpoint was the rate of treatment completion. Results: We enrolled 54 patients (median age, 58 years) between August 2013 and October 2015. Our patients were 49 males and 5 females with hypopharyngeal (n = 28), oropharyngeal (n = 19), or laryngeal (n = 7) cancers, and 48 of them had stage IV disease. The overall response rate was 72.2% with a median follow-up of 36.1 months and a 3-year overall survival of 90.7%. The treatment completion rate was 76%; 50 patients (93%) received ≥2 courses of IC, and 41 (76%) completed radiotherapy. The frequencies of grade ≥3 febrile neutropenia or allergy/infusion reactions were 39% and 11%, respectively. There was one treatment-related death. Conclusions: IC with TPEx followed by cetuximab with concurrent radiotherapy showed acceptable compliance for the treatment of LA SCCHN. However, high frequency of febrile neutropenia remains a challenge and further improvement in the management of TPEx is necessary. Trial Registration: UMIN000009928
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- Sadamoto Zenda
- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Hyogo Cancer Center Hospital, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, Kobe University Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Tokyo Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kyoto University Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, National Hospital Organization Shikoku Cancer Center, Matsuyama, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Head and Neck Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Kashiwa, Japan
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Zenda S, Yamaguchi T, Yokota T, Miyaji T, Mashiko T, Tanaka M, Yonemura M, Takeno M, Okano T, Kawasaki T, Nakamori Y, Ishii S, Shimada S, Kanamaru M, Uchitomi Y. Topical steroid versus placebo for the prevention of radiation dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiotherapy: the study protocol of J-SUPPORT 1602 (TOPICS study), a randomized double-blinded phase 3 trial. BMC Cancer 2018; 18:873. [PMID: 30189840 PMCID: PMC6127935 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-018-4763-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2017] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Background To date, the clinical benefit of topical steroid use has only been demonstrated for radiation dermatitis induced by 50–60 Gy irradiation in breast cancer. However, these agents are also often used clinically for the control of radiation dermatitis induced by high-dose (>60Gy) irradiation with chemotherapy in head and neck cancer. Despite this, the prophylactic efficacy of topical steroids for radiation dermatitis induced by high-dose irradiation is still unclear. The aim of this study is to clarify the benefit of topical steroids in basic nursing care for radiation dermatitis induced by chemoradiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer. Methods The study is being conducted as a multicenter 2-arm randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial in Japan. The study was started in May 2017, with participant enrollment between May 2017 and April 2019. Patients scheduled to receive definitive or postoperative chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer are eligible for enrollment. All patients will receive chemoradiotherapy, consisting of single agent CDDP and 70-Gy irradiation. Bilateral neck irradiation is mandatory. Supportive care for radiation dermatitis will consist of basic nursing care with topical steroid or placebo. When radiation dermatitis grade 1 is seen or total radiation dose reaches 30 Gy, minimally required intervention will be started as a first step. If radiation dermatitis worsens to grade 2, the irradiated area will be covered with a moderately absorbent surgical pad and steroid or placebo topical cream. The primary endpoint is a comparison of the proportion of patients with ≥ grade 2 radiation dermatitis by NCI Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Version 4.0. Ethical approval has been obtained from all participating sites. The results of this study will be submitted for publication in international peer-reviewed journals and the key findings will be presented at international scientific conferences. Discussion Evidence supporting the benefit of adding topical steroids in general nursing care for radiation dermatitis induced by high-dose irradiation with chemotherapy is insufficient. This trial aims to clarify the clinical benefit of topical steroid for radiation dermatitis induced by high-dose irradiation with chemotherapy. The trial is ongoing and is currently recruiting. Trial registration number UMIN000027161. Protocol version 3.0, 18 April 2017.
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- Sadamoto Zenda
- Innovation Center for Supportive, Palliative and Psychosocial Care, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan. .,Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa Chiba, 277-8577, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Trial Data Management, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira Aobaku Sendai, Japan.,Department of Clinical Trial Data Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyoku Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 5-1-1 Tsukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan.,QOL Research Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center, 5-1-1 Tsuikiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo Nagaizumi Suntogun, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Trial Data Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyoku Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 5-1-1 Tsukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan.,QOL Research Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center, 5-1-1 Tsuikiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan
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- Suxac Inc, 2-2-15 Minamiaoyama Minatoku Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Trial Data Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyoku Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 5-1-1 Tsukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Trial Data Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyoku Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 5-1-1 Tsukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Trial Data Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyoku Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 5-1-1 Tsukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Trial Data Management, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo Bunkyoku Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 5-1-1 Tsukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
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- Innovation Center for Supportive, Palliative and Psychosocial Care, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa Chiba, 277-8577, Japan
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- Innovation Center for Supportive, Palliative and Psychosocial Care, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan
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- Innovation Center for Supportive, Palliative and Psychosocial Care, National Cancer Center Hospital, 5-1-1 Tukiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan.,QOL Research Group, Center for Public Health Sciences, National Cancer Center, 5-1-1 Tsuikiji Chuoku Tokyo, Japan
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Topical interventions to prevent acute radiation dermatitis in head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review. Support Care Cancer 2016; 25:1001-1011. [DOI: 10.1007/s00520-016-3521-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 12/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Zenda S, Ota Y, Tachibana H, Ogawa H, Ishii S, Hashiguchi C, Akimoto T, Ohe Y, Uchitomi Y. A prospective picture collection study for a grading atlas of radiation dermatitis for clinical trials in head-and-neck cancer patients. JOURNAL OF RADIATION RESEARCH 2016; 57:301-306. [PMID: 26850926 PMCID: PMC4915537 DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrv092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Revised: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Radiation dermatitis is one of the most common acute toxicities of both radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy. Many clinical trials have evaluated the level of toxicity using the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events ver. 4.03. This criterion accounts for severity in a single sentence only, and no visual classification guide has been available. Thus, there is a risk of subjective interpretation by the individual investigator. This contrasts with the situation with hematologic toxicities, which can be interpreted objectively. The aim of this prospective picture collection study was to develop a grading tool for use in establishing the severity of radiation dermatitis in clinical trials. A total of 118 patients who were scheduled to receive definitive or postoperative radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy were enrolled from the four participating cancer centers. All researchers in our group used the same model of camera under the same shooting conditions to maintain consistent photographic quality. In all, 1600 photographs were collected. Of these, 100 photographs qualified for the first round of selection and were then graded by six experts, basically in accordance with the CTCAE ver. 4.03 (JCOG ver. in Japanese). After further study, 38 photographs were selected as representing typical models for Grade 1-4 radiation dermatitis; the radiation dermatitis grading atlas was produced from these photographs. The atlas will play a major role in ensuring that the dermatitis rating system is consistent between the institutions participating in trials. We hope that this will contribute to improving the quality of clinical trials, and also to improving the level of routine clinical practice.
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- Sadamoto Zenda
- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan Innovation Center for Supportive, Palliative and Psychosocial Care, National Cancer Center Hospital
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- Department of radiation Oncology, Hyogo Cancer Center
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital
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- Innovation Center for Supportive, Palliative and Psychosocial Care, National Cancer Center Hospital
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