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Bahçacı U, Atasavun Uysal S, Erdogan İyigün Z, Ordu Ç, Soybir GR, Ozmen V. Progressive relaxation training in patients with breast cancer receiving aromatase inhibitor therapy-randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301020. [PMID: 38635763 PMCID: PMC11025930 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Aromatase inhibitors have positive impacts on the disease-free life of patients with breast cancer. However, their side effects, especially arthralgia, may be experienced by many patients. This study sought to assess the efficacy of Progressive Relaxation Exercises on the prevalent side effects of Aromatase Inhibitors in patients with breast cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS This clinical trial was conducted with single-blind randomization at a physiotherapy department in a local hospital. Patients who received Aromatase Inhibitor were assigned at random to either the study or control group. The study group (n = 22) performed a Progressive Relaxation Exercises program four days a week for six weeks, while the control group (n = 22) received advice on relaxation for daily life. Data was collected before the intervention and after six weeks. The study's primary endpoint was the Brief Pain Inventory, which was used to measure pain severity. Secondary endpoints included assessments of quality of life and emotional status, which were measured using the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy and Hospital Anxiety and Depression scales, respectively. RESULTS The study group exhibited a significant reduction in Pain Severity (p = 0.001) and Pain Interference (p = 0.012) sub-scores. Reduction in Pain Severity (p<0.001) and Patient Pain Experience (p = 0.003) sub-scores was also noted between the groups. Quality of Life and Emotional Status showed no significant variation both within and between the groups (p>0.05). CONCLUSION The study demonstrated that Progressive Relaxation Exercises caused a significant reduction in pain scores among Breast Cancer patients receiving Aromatase Inhibitors. While a decrease in pain during the 6-week period is valuable data, it is necessary to monitor the long-term effects of relaxation techniques.
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- Umut Bahçacı
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Oncology, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Memorial Etiler Health Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Breast Health Center, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kim S, Chen N, Reid P. Current and future advances in practice: aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2024; 8:rkae024. [PMID: 38601139 PMCID: PMC11003819 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkae024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) have shown great success as adjuvant therapy for post-menopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. AI-induced arthralgia (AIA) is a frequent AI toxicity contributing to non-adherence and discontinuation. This review aims to understand current knowledge of AIA. The mean incidence of AIA was 39.1% and the mean discontinuation of AI therapy due to AIA was 9.3%. Most of the AIAs were non-inflammatory. A shorter time since the last menstrual period and pre-existing joint pain were risk factors. Vitamin D3 supplementation may be a preventative measure and treatment with duloxetine, acupuncture and/or exercise is supported by large randomized controlled trials. There was consistent improvement in AIAs with switching to an alternate AI, and this could additionally allow continuation of cancer treatment with AI. Further research is needed to identify predictive biomarkers, better characterize AIA subcategories and study more reliable therapeutic options.
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- Sara Kim
- Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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Haussmann J, Budach W, Corradini S, Krug D, Bölke E, Tamaskovics B, Jazmati D, Haussmann A, Matuschek C. Whole Breast Irradiation in Comparison to Endocrine Therapy in Early Stage Breast Cancer-A Direct and Network Meta-Analysis of Published Randomized Trials. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4343. [PMID: 37686620 PMCID: PMC10487067 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15174343] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Multiple randomized trials have established adjuvant endocrine therapy (ET) and whole breast irradiation (WBI) as the standard approach after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) in early-stage breast cancer. The omission of WBI has been studied in multiple trials and resulted in reduced local control with maintained survival rates and has therefore been adapted as a treatment option in selected patients in several guidelines. Omitting ET instead of WBI might also be a valuable option as both treatments have distinctly different side effect profiles. However, the clinical outcomes of BCS + ET vs. BCS + WBI have not been formally analyzed. METHODS We performed a systematic literature review searching for randomized trials comparing BCS + ET vs. BCS + WBI in low-risk breast cancer patients with publication dates after 2000. We excluded trials using any form of chemotherapy, regional nodal radiation and mastectomy. The meta-analysis was performed using a two-step process. First, we extracted all available published event rates and the effect sizes for overall and breast-cancer-specific survival (OS, BCSS), local (LR) and regional recurrence, disease-free survival, distant metastases-free interval, contralateral breast cancer, second cancer other than breast cancer and mastectomy-free interval as investigated endpoints and compared them in a network meta-analysis. Second, the published individual patient data from the Early Breast Cancer Trialists' Collaborative Group (EBCTCG) publications were used to allow a comparison of OS and BCSS. RESULTS We identified three studies, including a direct comparison of BCS + ET vs. BCS + WBI (n = 1059) and nine studies randomizing overall 7207 patients additionally to BCS only and BCS + WBI + ET resulting in a four-arm comparison. In the network analysis, LR was significantly lower in the BCS + WBI group in comparison with the BCS + ET group (HR = 0.62; CI-95%: 0.42-0.92; p = 0.019). We did not find any differences in OS (HR = 0.93; CI-95%: 0.53-1.62; p = 0.785) and BCSS (OR = 1.04; CI-95%: 0.45-2.41; p = 0.928). Further, we found a lower distant metastasis-free interval, a higher rate of contralateral breast cancer and a reduced mastectomy-free interval in the BCS + WBI-arm. Using the EBCTCG data, OS and BCSS were not significantly different between BCS + ET and BCS + WBI after 10 years (OS: OR = 0.85; CI-95%: 0.59-1.22; p = 0.369) (BCSS: OR = 0.72; CI-95%: 0.38-1.36; p = 0.305). CONCLUSION Evidence from direct and indirect comparison suggests that BCS + WBI might be an equivalent de-escalation strategy to BCS + ET in low-risk breast cancer. Adverse events and quality of life measures have to be further compared between these approaches.
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- Jan Haussmann
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), 81377 Munich, Germany;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, 24105 Kiel, Germany;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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- Division of Physical Activity, Prevention and Cancer, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 69120 Heidelberg, Germany;
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany; (J.H.); (W.B.); (B.T.); (D.J.); (C.M.)
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Christensen Holz S. Aromatase Inhibitor Musculoskeletal Syndrome and Bone Loss: a Review of the Current Literature. Curr Oncol Rep 2023; 25:825-831. [PMID: 37052869 DOI: 10.1007/s11912-023-01413-5] [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] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The study aims to review the literature regarding musculoskeletal complications of aromatase inhibitors and treatment options for these complications. RECENT FINDINGS Aromatase inhibitors are common medications to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women and have been shown to improve survival and prevent disease recurrence. However, 20-60% patients stop treatment prematurely due to side effects. Side effects include joint stiffness and pain, tendonitis, tendon tears, muscle pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome known as aromatase inhibitor musculoskeletal syndrome (AIMSS) as well as bone loss. Proposed mechanisms of AIMSS include decreased estrogen levels, inflammation, and genetic factors. Switching aromatase inhibitors, exercise, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, duloxetine, acupuncture, prednisone, and bisphosphonates are some treatment options for this syndrome and will be discussed in more detail in this review. Aromatase inhibitors are important in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. As we study the incidence of side effects of these medications including bone loss and AIMSS and determine the mechanisms of these symptoms and possible treatment options, we will decrease the incidence of patients discontinuing treatment prematurely and improve symptoms, quality of life, and survival in this patient population.
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Young NA, Hampton J, Sharma J, Jablonski K, DeVries C, Bratasz A, Wu LC, Lustberg M, Reinbolt R, Jarjour WN. Aromatase-Inhibitor-Induced Musculoskeletal Inflammation Is Observed Independent of Oophorectomy in a Novel Mouse Model. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15121578. [PMID: 36559029 PMCID: PMC9785754 DOI: 10.3390/ph15121578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) block estrogen production and improve survival in patients with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. However, half of patients develop aromatase-inhibitor-induced arthralgia (AIIA), which is characterized by inflammation of the joints and the surrounding musculoskeletal tissue. To create a platform for future interventional strategies, our objective was to characterize a novel animal model of AIIA. Female BALB/C-Tg(NFκB-RE-luc)-Xen mice, which have a firefly luciferase NFκB reporter gene, were oophorectomized and treated with an AI (letrozole). Bioluminescent imaging showed significantly enhanced NFκB activation with AI treatment in the hind limbs. Moreover, an analysis of the knee joints and legs via MRI showed enhanced signal detection in the joint space and the surrounding tissue. Surprisingly, the responses observed with AI treatment were independent of oophorectomy, indicating that inflammation is not mediated by physiological estrogen levels. Histopathological and pro-inflammatory cytokine analyses further demonstrated the same trend, as tenosynovitis and musculoskeletal infiltrates were detected in all mice receiving AI, and serum cytokines were significantly upregulated. Human PBMCs treated with letrozole/estrogen combinations did not demonstrate an AI-specific gene expression pattern, suggesting AIIA-mediated pathogenesis through other cell types. Collectively, these data identify an AI-induced stimulation of disease pathology and suggest that AIIA pathogenesis may not be mediated by estrogen deficiency, as previously hypothesized.
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- Nicholas A. Young
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Medicine, WVU Cancer Institute, WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Small Animal Imaging Core, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Smilow Cancer Hospital/Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The James Cancer Hospital, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-614-366-7016; Fax: +1-614-366-0980
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Zhu Y, Loggia ML, Edwards RR, Flowers KM, Muñoz-Vergara DW, Partridge AH, Schreiber KL. Increased Clinical Pain Locations and Pain Sensitivity in Women After Breast Cancer Surgery: Influence of Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy. Clin J Pain 2022; 38:721-729. [PMID: 36136765 PMCID: PMC9649865 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Aromatase inhibitors (AIs), which potently inhibit estrogen biosynthesis, are a standard treatment for hormone sensitive early-stage breast cancer. AIs have been associated with substantial joint pain and muscle stiffness (aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome). However, the link between AIs and number of clinical pain locations and pain sensitivity are less well understood. The aim of this study was to compare longitudinal changes in clinical pain and quantitative pain sensitivity between women who did or did not receive AI therapy. METHODS Women with early-stage breast cancer were prospectively enrolled and assessed for clinical pain in surgical and nonsurgical body areas using the Brief Pain Inventory and Breast Cancer Pain Questionnaire, and for pain sensitivity using quantitative sensory testing preoperatively and at 1 year postoperatively. Pain outcomes between participants who did and did not begin adjuvant AI therapy were compared using Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks and generalized estimating equation linear regression analyses. RESULTS Clinical pain and pain sensitivity were comparable between AI (n=49) and no-AI (n=106) groups preoperatively. After adjusting for body mass index, AI therapy was associated with a greater increase in the number of painful nonsurgical body sites (significant time by treatment interaction, P =0.024). Pain location was most frequent in knees (28%), lower back (26%), and ankles/feet (17%). Quantitative sensory testing revealed a significant decrease in pain sensitivity (increased pressure pain threshold) in the no-AI group over time, but not in the AI group. CONCLUSIONS AI therapy was associated with increased diffuse joint-related pain and greater post-treatment pain sensitivity, potentially implicating central sensitization as a contributing pain mechanism of aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome worthy of future investigation.
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- Yehui Zhu
- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, A. A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, A. A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Desideri I, Lucidi S, Francolini G, Meattini I, Ciccone LP, Salvestrini V, Valzano M, Morelli I, Angelini L, Scotti V, Bonomo P, Greto D, Terziani F, Becherini C, Visani L, Livi L. Use of an alfa-lipoic, Methylsulfonylmethane, Boswellia serrata and Bromelain dietary supplement (OPERA®) for aromatase inhibitors-related arthralgia management (AIA): a prospective phase II trial (NCT04161833). Med Oncol 2022; 39:113. [PMID: 35666314 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-022-01723-x] [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: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Aromatase Inhibitors (AIs) are recommended for the adjuvant treatment of hormone receptor positive breast cancer in both high-risk pre-menopausal and post-menopausal population; arthralgia is the main cause of discontinuation of therapy and affects up to 25% of population on AI treatment. The objective of the study was to prospectively evaluate OPERA® (GAMFARMA srl, Milan, Italy), a new dietary supplement where α-Lipoic acid, Boswellia serrata, Methylsulfonylmethane and Bromelain are combined in a single hard-gelatin capsule to be taken once a day. Fifty-three patients with arthralgia (NCI-CTCAE v4.0 grade ≥ 1) occurring during AI therapy were enrolled. All patients received OPERA® from enrollment (T0) up to sixth months (T3). Patients' AI-related arthralgia was evaluated every two months with VAS Scale, PRAI questionnaire, and CTCAE scale. Primary endpoint was the number of patients with symptom resolution (G0) at T3 if compared to T0, according to CTCAE and VAS scale. Secondary endpoints were decrease in arthralgia intensity measured with PRAI score at T3 compared to baseline, safety of OPERA® and rate of AI interruption. Treatment with OPERA® supplement was overall well tolerated; no relevant toxicities related to OPERA® intake were reported. Seven subjects (13.2%) were not included in the final analysis because of consent withdrawal. 46 participants were eligible for final analysis. According to CTCAE scale, 10 out of 46 patients reported symptoms resolution at 6-month follow-up from the time of enrollment T0 (p = 0.0009). According to VAS score, 5 patients reported complete resolution of symptoms at T3 if compared to baseline starting situation T0 (p = 0.0222). Analysis of PRAI score showed a significant reduction in arthralgia-related pain perceived (p = 0.0001). OPERA® was able to reduce the intensity of arthralgia related to AI therapy. Randomized, double-blind studies are warranted to confirm the effectiveness of this dietary supplement.
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- Isacco Desideri
- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy. .,Radiation Oncology Unit, Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence - Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Largo Brambilla 3, 50134, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit- Ospedale S. Donato e Santa Maria alla Gruccia, Azienda USL Toscana Sud, Arezzo, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Department, IFCA, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences "Mario Serio", University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Feasibility Trial to Evaluate Tendon Stiffness Obtained from Shear Wave Elastography Imaging as a Biomarker of Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgias. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11041067. [PMID: 35207339 PMCID: PMC8875194 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11041067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia (AIA) comprises significant, activity-limiting musculoskeletal symptoms, including joint pain, myalgia, and joint stiffness. We conducted a prospective feasibility study in postmenopausal women diagnosed with early-stage (0–3) hormone receptor positive (HR+) breast cancer who were candidates for treatment with adjuvant AI therapy (n = 16). Tendons of the hands and wrists and the median nerve were imaged using gray-scale and power Doppler ultrasound (US) and US SWE. Arthralgia symptoms were evaluated using the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial (BCPT) Symptom Checklist musculoskeletal subscale (MS) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain and stiffness subscales. At baseline, there were significant differences in the SW velocities of tendons between dominant and nondominant hands. Increased velocity in 2 of 6 tendons and the median nerve was associated with greater pain at baseline, whereas slower velocity of the extensor digitorum tendon (suggesting decreased stiffness) was associated with a higher WOMAC stiffness score. Increased SW velocity (suggestive of increased stiffness) at baseline in the abductor pollicis longus tendon was associated with a worsening of all three pain and stiffness measures by 6 months. Future studies should evaluate SWE scores related to AIA outcomes in a larger sample size.
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Roberts KE, Adsett IT, Rickett K, Conroy SM, Chatfield MD, Woodward NE. Systemic therapies for preventing or treating aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal symptoms in early breast cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 1:CD013167. [PMID: 35005781 PMCID: PMC8743877 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013167.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adjuvant aromatase inhibitors (AI) improve survival compared to tamoxifen in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive stage I to III breast cancer. In approximately half of these women, AI are associated with aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS), often described as symmetrical pain and soreness in the joints, musculoskeletal pain and joint stiffness. AIMSS may have significant and prolonged impact on women's quality of life. AIMSS reduces adherence to AI therapy in up to a half of women, potentially compromising breast cancer outcomes. Differing systemic therapies have been investigated for the prevention and treatment of AIMSS, but the effectiveness of these therapies remains unclear. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of systemic therapies on the prevention or management of AIMSS in women with stage I to III hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) and Clinicaltrials.gov registries to September 2020 and the Cochrane Breast Cancer Group (CBCG) Specialised Register to March 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA: We included all randomised controlled trials that compared systemic therapies to a comparator arm. Systemic therapy interventions included all pharmacological therapies, dietary supplements, and complementary and alternative medicines (CAM). All comparator arms were allowed including placebo or standard of care (or both) with analgesia alone. Published and non-peer-reviewed studies were eligible. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias and certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach. Outcomes assessed were pain, stiffness, grip strength, safety data, discontinuation of AI, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), breast cancer-specific quality of life (BCS-QoL), incidence of AIMSS, breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS) and overall survival (OS). For continuous outcomes, we used vote-counting by reporting how many studies reported a clinically significant benefit within the confidence intervals (CI) of the mean difference (MD) between treatment arms, as determined by the minimal clinically importance difference (MCID) for that outcome scale. For dichotomous outcomes, we reported outcomes as a risk ratio (RR) with 95% CI. MAIN RESULTS We included 17 studies with 2034 randomised participants. Four studies assessed systemic therapies for the prevention of AIMSS and 13 studies investigated treatment of AIMSS. Due to the variation in systemic therapy studies, including pharmacological, and CAM, or unavailable data, meta-analysis was limited, and only two trials were combined for meta-analysis. The certainty of evidence for all outcomes was either low or very low certainty. Prevention studies The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of systemic therapies on pain (from baseline to the end of the intervention; 2 studies, 183 women). The two studies, investigating vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, showed a treatment effect with 95% CIs that did not include an MCID for pain. Systemic therapies may have little to no effect on grip strength (RR 1.08, 95% CI 0.37 to 3.17; 1 study, 137 women) or on women continuing to take their AI (RR 0.16, 95% 0.01 to 2.99; 1 study, 147 women). The evidence suggests little to no effect on HRQoL and BCS-QoL from baseline to the end of intervention (the same single study; 44 women, both quality of life outcomes showed a treatment effect with 95% CIs that did include an MCID). The evidence is very uncertain for outcomes assessing incidence of AIMSS (RR 0.82, 95% CI 0.63 to 1.06; 2 studies, 240 women) and the safety of systemic therapies (4 studies, 344 women; very low-certainty evidence). One study had a US Food and Drug Administration alert issued for the intervention (cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor) during the study, but there were no serious adverse events in this or any study. There were no data on stiffness, BCSS or OS. Treatment studies The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of systemic therapies on pain from baseline to the end of intervention in the treatment of AIMSS (10 studies, 1099 women). Four studies showed an MCID in pain scores which fell within the 95% CI of the measured effect (vitamin D, bionic tiger bone, Yi Shen Jian Gu granules, calcitonin). Six studies showed a treatment effect with 95% CI that did not include an MCID (vitamin D, testosterone, omega-3 fatty acids, duloxetine, emu oil, cat's claw). The evidence was very uncertain for the outcomes of change in stiffness (4 studies, 295 women), HRQoL (3 studies, 208 women) and BCS-QoL (2 studies, 147 women) from baseline to the end of intervention. The evidence suggests systemic therapies may have little to no effect on grip strength (1 study, 107 women). The evidence is very uncertain about the safety of systemic therapies (10 studies, 1250 women). There were no grade four/five adverse events reported in any of the studies. The study of duloxetine reported more all-grade adverse events in this treatment group than comparator group. There were no data on the incidence of AIMSS, the number of women continuing to take AI, BCCS or OS from the treatment studies. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS AIMSS are chronic and complex symptoms with a significant impact on women with early breast cancer taking AI. To date, evidence for safe and effective systemic therapies for prevention or treatment of AIMSS has been minimal. Although this review identified 17 studies with 2034 randomised participants, the review was challenging due to the heterogeneous systemic therapy interventions and study methodologies, and the unavailability of certain trial data. Meta-analysis was thus limited and findings of the review were inconclusive. Further research is recommended into systemic therapy for AIMSS, including high-quality adequately powered RCT, comprehensive descriptions of the intervention/placebo, and robust definitions of the condition and the outcomes being studied.
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- Kate E Roberts
- Department of Medical Oncology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Australia
- School of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical Unit, Mater Hospital, University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Australia
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- The University of Queensland Library, UQ/Mater McAuley Library, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical Unit, Mater Hospital, University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Australia
- Department of Medical Oncology, Mater Misericordiae Ltd, South Brisbane, Australia
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Kahn AM, Blenman KR, Sonis ST, Lustberg MB. Strategies to mitigate the toxicity of cancer therapeutics. Adv Cancer Res 2022; 155:215-244. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.acr.2022.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Shenouda M, Copley R, Pacioles T, Lebowicz Y, Jamil M, Akpanudo S, Tirona MT. Effect of Tart Cherry on Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgia (AIA) in Nonmetastatic Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial. Clin Breast Cancer 2021; 22:e30-e36. [PMID: 34275765 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2021.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aromatase Inhibitor induced Arthralgia (AIA) can cause noncompliance leading to decreased breast-cancer survival. Effective interventions for AIA are limited. Tart cherry (TC) showed beneficial effect on musculoskeletal pain. 48 patients (Pts) randomized to TC versus placebo over 6 weeks, TC (23pts) had 34.7% mean pain decrease versus 1.4% in Placebo (25pts). TC can improve AIA in nonmetastatic breast-cancer patients. METHODS Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial. Eligible patients with NMHPBC on AI for at least 4 weeks were randomized to TC concentrate [50 tart cherries] vs. placebo (P) [syrup] in 1:1 model. Patients instructed to consume 1 Oz of concentrate in 8 Oz water daily for 6 weeks, and document their pain intensity at baseline, weekly and at study completion in a diary using Visual Analog Scale (VAS), with 0 mm indicating no pain, and 100 mm indicating highest pain. RESULTS Sixty patients were enrolled. Two patients did not complete the study due to diarrhea, and 10 patients were noncompliant. Forty-eight patients were included in the final analysis. TC group (23 pts) had 34.7% mean decrease in pain compared to 1.4% in P group (25 pts). This difference was statistically significant (Mann-Whitney U Test, P = .034). CONCLUSIONS Tart cherry can significantly improve AIA in nonmetastatic breast cancer patient.
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- Mina Shenouda
- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV.
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV; Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV
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- Internal Medicine Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, WV; Internal Medicine Department, Duke University, Durham, NC
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- Hematology Oncology Department, Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, Huntington, WV
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Mirfakhraee S, Chan AVC, Ganji N, Abramowitz J. Dual treatment of acromegaly and hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer with tamoxifen: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2021; 15:207. [PMID: 33910628 PMCID: PMC8082960 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-021-02792-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Adjuvant endocrine therapy is recommended for the treatment of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Aromatase inhibitors are associated with significant musculoskeletal adverse effects, likely through growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor 1 modulation, while tamoxifen reduces insulin-like growth factor 1 production. We describe the case of a patient who was treated successfully with tamoxifen for her hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer and acromegaly. Case presentation A 57-year old White female with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer was diagnosed with acromegaly. She received adjuvant endocrine therapy with anastrozole but could not tolerate this medication because of severe arthralgia, so she was switched to tamoxifen. Shortly after starting tamoxifen, the patient’s musculoskeletal symptoms resolved and her insulin-like growth factor 1 levels normalized. She has remained in remission of her acromegaly and breast cancer since initiating tamoxifen. Conclusion This case highlights the dual benefit of tamoxifen therapy in the treatment of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer and acromegaly. Unlike anastrozole, tamoxifen has the benefit of lowering insulin-like growth factor 1 levels, which underscores its advantage in reducing adverse musculoskeletal symptoms during the treatment of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. We offer the first reported use of tamoxifen monotherapy for the successful treatment of acromegaly and hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. While tamoxifen may offer an additional, oral option for acromegaly patients who do not respond to or tolerate conventional growth-hormone-lowering therapy, additional studies are necessary.
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- Sasan Mirfakhraee
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA. .,UT Southwestern Medical Center, WCB3 8th Floor, 2001 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
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- Division of Mineral Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Montagna E, Zagami P, Masiero M, Mazzocco K, Pravettoni G, Munzone E. Assessing Predictors of Tamoxifen Nonadherence in Patients with Early Breast Cancer. Patient Prefer Adherence 2021; 15:2051-2061. [PMID: 34552323 PMCID: PMC8450184 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s285768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) is generally proposed to all patients with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer to reduce the risk of recurrence and death. Adherence to therapy is crucial. However, non-adherence to AET is common, with estimates of up to 50% of patients not successfully completing a five-year course of treatment, and it is significantly associated with lower survival rates and a higher risk of recurrence. Currently, no gold standard is available to assess adherence. Several studies, most of them retrospective in nature, have used both direct and indirect methods to monitor the adherence to therapy in breast cancer. The indirect method is more widely used, and it is based on pharmacy prescription refills and patient administered questionnaires. On the other hand, direct methods such as a measurement of the level of the drug or its metabolites in blood or urine are much more precise, but more expensive and not routinely implemented. In this review, we analyzed the results of the major studies focused on the adherence to tamoxifen in breast cancer patients. We identified several factors associated with poor adherence, such as the side effects of therapy, the lack of shared decision-making between the physician and patient, the context in which the discussion takes place, and whether the patients are enrolled in a clinical trial. Moreover, we discussed possible methods to improve adherence to adjuvant therapy in breast cancer.
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- Emilia Montagna
- Division of Medical Senology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
- Correspondence: Emilia Montagna Division of Medical Senology, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan, 20141, ItalyTel +39 02 57489439Fax +39 02 574829212 Email
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- Division of Medical Senology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
- Division of Early Drug Development for Innovative Therapies, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, 20141, Italy
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- Division of Medical Senology, IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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Hyder T, Marino CC, Ahmad S, Nasrazadani A, Brufsky AM. Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Musculoskeletal Syndrome: Understanding Mechanisms and Management. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:713700. [PMID: 34385978 PMCID: PMC8353230 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.713700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are a key component in the chemoprevention and treatment of hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer. While the addition of AI therapy has improved cancer-related outcomes in the management of HR+ breast cancer, AIs are associated with musculoskeletal adverse effects known as the aromatase inhibitor-associated musculoskeletal syndrome (AIMSS) that limit its tolerability and use. AIMSS is mainly comprised of AI-associated bone loss and arthralgias that affect up to half of women on AI therapy and detrimentally impact patient quality of life and treatment adherence. The pathophysiology of AIMSS is not fully understood though has been proposed to be related to estrogen deprivation within the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. This review aims to characterize the prevalence, risk factors, and clinical features of AIMSS, and explore the syndrome's underlying mechanisms and management strategies.
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- Tara Hyder
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- Department of Sciences, Sewickley Academy, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Magee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Magee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Vogel WH, Pace H, Brignola M. Oncology Advanced Practitioners and Breast Cancer Prevention. J Adv Pract Oncol 2020; 11:863-870. [PMID: 33489426 PMCID: PMC7810267 DOI: 10.6004/jadpro.2020.11.8.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Advanced practitioners in oncology can offer risk assessments, counseling, genetic testing, and make both behavioral and pharmacologic recommendations for breast cancer risk reduction. The role of oncology advanced practitioners in conjunction with genetic counselors is key in what is now considered the standard of care. This article will summarize the current state of breast cancer prevention and the role of oncology advanced practitioners.
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- Novant Health Cancer Institute Forsyth, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Chang PJ. Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms #402. J Palliat Med 2020; 23:1542-1543. [DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2020.0491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Extended Endocrine Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: How Do We Decide? Curr Oncol Rep 2020; 22:123. [DOI: 10.1007/s11912-020-00988-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Gupta A, Henry NL, Loprinzi CL. Management of Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Musculoskeletal Symptoms. JCO Oncol Pract 2020; 16:733-739. [PMID: 32780640 DOI: 10.1200/op.20.00113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS) were first recognized as a distinct entity in 2001, 5 years after the approval of the first aromatase inhibitor, anastrozole. Musculoskeletal symptoms can severely affect patients' quality of life and also lead to premature discontinuation of aromatase inhibitor therapy. Several interventions for managing AIMSS have been investigated in the last decade, with some demonstrating promise. This article provides an evidence-based summary to guide practicing oncologists in regard to the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of AIMSS.
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- Arjun Gupta
- Department of Medical Oncology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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Walsh EM, Smith KL, Stearns V. Management of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. Semin Oncol 2020; 47:187-200. [PMID: 32546323 PMCID: PMC7374796 DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2020.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The majority of breast cancers are diagnosed at an early stage and are hormone receptor (HR)-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative. Significant advances have been made in the management of early stage HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, resulting in improved survival outcomes. In this review, we discuss important factors to consider in the management of this disease. In particular, we discuss the role of adjuvant endocrine therapy, specific endocrine therapy agents, the duration of adjuvant endocrine therapy, treatment-related side effects, and the role of genomic assays and other biomarkers when considering treatment recommendations for individuals with HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. Finally, we address emerging data to individualize therapeutic decision-making and provide future considerations.
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- Elaine M Walsh
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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Zhu Y, Cohen SM, Rosenzweig MQ, Bender CM. Symptom Map of Endocrine Therapy for Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review. Cancer Nurs 2020; 42:E19-E30. [PMID: 30138143 PMCID: PMC6935534 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple symptoms associated with endocrine therapy have a detrimental impact on medication adherence and quality of life. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this scoping review is to map the symptoms during endocrine therapy for breast cancer to provide implications for current practice and suggestions for future research. METHODS The PubMed, CINAHL, and China Science Periodical Databases were searched to identify related studies published in English and Chinese languages. References of included articles were reviewed for additional eligible studies. Of the 2551 articles identified, 57 articles met inclusion criteria and were included in this scoping review. RESULTS Evidence for the 16 most studied symptoms and 15 most prevalent symptoms were synthesized. Five key symptoms associated with endocrine therapy were identified, including joint/muscle pain, hot flashes, low sexual interest/desire, joint/muscle stiffness, and fatigue/lack of energy. Rarely studied but highly prevalent symptoms and other gaps in the symptom science during endocrine therapy for breast cancer were identified. CONCLUSION Nurses caring for women receiving endocrine therapy for breast cancer should assess the 5 key symptoms identified. There remain substantial gaps in the science related to the symptom experience during endocrine therapy for breast cancer. Future studies should focus on the domains of symptom intensity and distress, specific understudied symptoms, symptom clusters, and development of symptom assessment instruments specific to symptoms associated with endocrine therapy. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE This scoping review identified 5 well-studied and highly prevalent symptoms that should be assessed in women with breast cancer receiving endocrine therapy.
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- Yehui Zhu
- Author Affiliations: School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Kok PS, Beale P, O'Connell RL, Grant P, Bonaventura T, Scurry J, Antill Y, Goh J, Sjoquist K, DeFazio A, Mapagu C, Amant F, Friedlander M. PARAGON (ANZGOG-0903): a phase 2 study of anastrozole in asymptomatic patients with estrogen and progesterone receptor-positive recurrent ovarian cancer and CA125 progression. J Gynecol Oncol 2020; 30:e86. [PMID: 31328463 PMCID: PMC6658604 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2019.30.e86] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2018] [Revised: 11/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective A subset of patients with recurrent ovarian cancer (ROC) may benefit from antiestrogen therapy with higher response rates reported in tumors that are strongly estrogen receptor (ER)-positive (ER+). PARAGON is a basket trial that incorporates 7 phase 2 trials investigating the activity of anastrozole in patients with ER+ and/or progesterone receptor (PR)-positive (PR+) recurrent/metastatic gynecological cancers. Methods Postmenopausal women with ER+ and/or PR+ ROC, who were asymptomatic and had cancer antigen 125 (CA125) progression after response to first line chemotherapy, where chemotherapy was not clinically indicated. Patients received anastrozole 1 mg daily until progression or unacceptable toxicity. Results Fifty-four patients were enrolled (52 evaluable). Clinical benefit at three months (primary endpoint) was observed in 18 patients (34.6%; 95% confidence interval [CI]=23%–48%). Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 2.7 months (95% CI=2.1–3.1). The median duration of clinical benefit was 6.5 months (95% CI=2.8–11.7). Most patients progressed within 6 months of starting anastrozole but 12 (22%) continued treatment for longer than 6 months. Anastrozole was well tolerated. In the exploratory analysis, ER histoscores and the intensity of ER staining did not correlate with clinical benefit rate or PFS. Conclusion A subset of asymptomatic patients with ER+ and/or PR+ ROC and CA125 progression had durable clinical benefit on anastrozole, with acceptable toxicity. Anastrozole may delay symptomatic progression and the time to subsequent chemotherapy. The future challenge is to identify the subset of patients most likely to benefit from an aromatase inhibitor and whether the clinical benefit could be increased by the addition of other agents.
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- Peey Sei Kok
- National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Calvary Mater Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane & University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Cancer Care Centre St George Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, UZ Gasthuisberg KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Prince of Wales Hospital and Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Roberts KE, Rickett K, Feng S, Vagenas D, Woodward NE. Exercise therapies for preventing or treating aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal symptoms in early breast cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020; 1:CD012988. [PMID: 31994181 PMCID: PMC6987034 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012988.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Survival for stage I to III, hormone receptor-positive, breast cancer has substantially improved over time due to advances in screening, surgery and adjuvant therapy. However many adjuvant therapies have significant treatment-related toxicities, which worsen quality of life for breast cancer survivors. Postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer are now prescribed aromatase inhibitors (AI) as standard, with longer durations of therapy, up to 10 years, being considered for certain women. AI treatment is associated with a high incidence of AI-induced musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS), often described as symmetrical pain and soreness in the joints, musculoskeletal pain and joint stiffness. AIMSS reduces compliance with AI therapy in up to one half of women undergoing adjuvant AI therapy, potentially compromising breast cancer outcomes. Exercise has been investigated for the prevention and treatment of AIMSS but the effect of this intervention remains unclear. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of exercise therapies on the prevention or management of aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal symptoms (AIMSS) in women with stage I to III hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. SEARCH METHODS We searched Cochrane Breast Cancer's Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL databases up to 13 December 2018. We also searched two conference proceedings portals and two clinical trials registries for ongoing studies or unpublished trials, or both, in August 2019. We also reviewed reference lists of the included studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials that compared exercise versus a comparator arm. We did not impose any restriction on the comparator arm, which could include an alternative type of exercise, no exercise or a waiting list control. Both published and non-peer-reviewed studies were eligible. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data, assessed risk of bias and certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach. The outcomes investigated were pain, joint stiffness, grip strength, health-related quality of life, cancer-specific quality of life, adherence to AI therapy, adverse events, incidence of AIMSS, breast cancer-specific survival and overall survival. For continuous outcomes that were assessed with the same instrument, we used the mean difference (MD); for those outcomes that used different instruments, we used the standardised mean difference (SMD) for the analysis. For dichotomous outcomes, we reported outcomes as an odds ratio (OR). MAIN RESULTS We included seven studies with 400 randomised participants; one study assessed exercise for preventing AIMSS and six studies assessed treating AIMSS. For preventing AIMSS, the single study reported no difference in pain scores, grip strength or compliance to taking AI medication between groups. Data values were not provided in the study and no other outcomes were reported. For managing AIMSS, we found that the evidence for the effect of exercise therapies on overall change in worst pain scores was very uncertain (SMD -0.23, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.78 to 0.32; 4 studies, 284 women; very low-certainty evidence). The evidence suggested that exercise therapies result in little to no difference in overall change in stiffness scores (Western Ontario McMasters Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) stiffness score MD -0.76, 95% CI -1.67 to 0.15 and Visual Analogues Scale (VAS) stiffness score MD -0.42, 95% CI -2.10 to 1.26; 1 study, 53 women; low-certainty evidence). The evidence was very uncertain for the outcomes of overall change in grip strength (MD 0.30, 95% CI -0.55 to 1.15; 1 study, 83 women; very low-certainty evidence); overall change in health-related quality of life (subscales of SF-36 tool ranged from least benefit of MD 1.88, 95% CI -2.69 to 6.45 to most benefit of MD 9.70, 95% CI 1.67 to 17.73; 2 studies, 123 women, very low-certainty evidence); overall change in cancer-specific quality of life (MD 4.58, 95% CI -0.61 to 9.78; 2 studies, 136 women; very low-certainty evidence); and adherence to aromatase inhibitors (OR 2.43, 95% CI 0.41 to 14.63; 2 studies, 224 women; very low-certainty evidence). There were no adverse events identified across four studies in either arm (0 events reported; 4 studies; 331 participants; low-certainty evidence). There were no data reported on incidence of AIMSS, breast cancer-specific survival or overall survival. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Given the wide-ranging benefits of exercise for people affected by cancer, it was surprising that this review provided no clear evidence of benefit for exercise therapies in women with early breast cancer with AIMSS. This review only yielded seven eligible studies with 400 participants, which is likely to have underpowered the findings. The meta-analysis was challenging due to the considerable heterogeneity amongst the trials, with a wide range of exercise regimens and follow-up periods. Despite these inconclusive findings, exercise needs to be part of routine care for women with breast cancer due to its wide-ranging benefits. Future research in this area would be enhanced with further understanding of the mechanism of AIMSS, a single clear definition of the condition, and phase III randomised controlled trials that are adequately powered to test targeted exercise interventions on the key clinical outcomes in this condition.
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- Kate E Roberts
- Princess Alexandra HospitalDepartment of Medical OncologyIpswich RoadWoolloongabbaQueenslandAustralia
- Mater Hospital, University of QueenslandSchool of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical UnitSouth BrisbaneAustralia4101
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- UQ/Mater McAuley LibraryThe University of Queensland LibraryRaymond TerraceBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia4101
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- Mater Misericordiae LtdDepartment of Medical Oncology1 Raymond TceSouth BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia4101
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- Queensland University of TechnologyInstitute of Health and Biomedical Innovation60 Musk AvenueKelvin GroveBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia4059
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- Mater Hospital, University of QueenslandSchool of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical UnitSouth BrisbaneAustralia4101
- Mater Misericordiae LtdDepartment of Medical Oncology1 Raymond TceSouth BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia4101
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Zhu Y, Koleck TA, Bender CM, Conley YP. Genetic Underpinnings of Musculoskeletal Pain During Treatment With Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer: A Biological Pathway Analysis. Biol Res Nurs 2019; 22:263-276. [PMID: 31847542 DOI: 10.1177/1099800419895114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal pain (MSKP) is the most reported symptom during treatment with aromatase inhibitors (AIs) for breast cancer. The mechanisms underlying MSKP are multidimensional and not well understood. The goals of this biological pathway analysis were to (1) gain an understanding of the genetic variation and biological mechanisms underlying MSKP with AI therapy and (2) identify plausible biological pathways and candidate genes for future investigation. METHOD Genes associated with MSKP during AI therapy or genes involved in drug metabolism of and response to AIs were identified from the literature. Studies published through February 2019 were queried in PubMed®. The genes identified from the literature were entered into QIAGEN's Ingenuity® Pathway Analysis (IPA) software to generate canonical pathways, upstream regulators, and networks through a core analysis. RESULTS The 17 genes identified were ABCB1, ABCG1, CYP17A1, CYP19A1, CYP27B1, CYP2A6, CYP3A4, CYP3A5, ESR1, OATP1B1, OPG, RANKL, SLCO3A1, TCL1A, UGT2A1, UGT2B17, and VDR. These genes are involved in encoding bone-remodeling regulators, drug-metabolizing enzymes (cytochrome P450 family, UDP-glucuronosyltransferases family), or drug transporters (ATP-binding cassette transporters, organic anion transporters). Multiple plausible biological pathways (e.g., nicotine degradation, melatonin degradation) and candidate genes (e.g., NFKB, HSP90, AKT, ERK1/2, FOXA2) are proposed for future investigation based on the IPA results. CONCLUSION Multiple genes and molecular-level etiologies may contribute to MSKP with AI therapy in women with breast cancer. Our innovative combination of gene identification from the literature plus biological pathway analysis allowed for the emergence of novel candidate genes and biological pathways for future investigations.
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- Yehui Zhu
- School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Tarhan F, Keser G, Alacacıoğlu A, Akar S. Rheumatological Findings in Patients with Breast Cancer. Eur J Breast Health 2019; 16:55-60. [PMID: 31912015 DOI: 10.5152/ejbh.2019.5128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Objective Breast Cancer (BC) is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy worldwide. Not only may BC be associated with rheumatic symptoms and diseases, but also the drugs used in the treatment of this disease, including aromatase inhibitors (AIs), may lead to musculoskeletal system symptoms. In this study, we aimed to investigate the spectrum of rheumatic symptoms and diseases developing in patients with BC having no previous diagnosis of any inflammatory rheumatic disease. Materials and Methods Patients with a history of BC referring to Rheumatology Outpatient Clinics with complaints of musculoskeletal system symptoms at two centers between 2008 and 2018 were screened retrospectively. Patients with a previous diagnosis of any inflammatory rheumatic diseases before the occurrence of BC were excluded. Demographic data, onset and duration of BC, as well as onset and duration of rheumatic symptoms/diseases were recorded. Relevant laboratory tests, including autoantibodies, available imaging findings and the treatments received were also registered. Results Mean age of 128 BC patients at the time of admission was found to be 54.76±8.21 years. Mean durations of disease for BC and rheumatic disorders were 85.705±15.507 and 60.84±19.20 months, respectively. Out of 128 BC patients, nearly one third (n: 41; 32.03%), developed an inflammatory rheumatic disease, and rheumatoid arthritis was the most frequent pathology. Nonspecific arthralgia and myalgia were more frequent in patients receiving AIs than those receiving tamoxifen, despite lack of significant difference (p=0.421, p=0.411). Conclusion Given that nearly one third of the patients developed an inflammatory rheumatic disease, it should be remembered that locomotor symptoms in patients with BC may be caused not only by bone metastasis or paraneoplastic effects, but they may also suggest the presence of associated rheumatic diseases.
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- Figen Tarhan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University School of Medicine, Muğla, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Ege University School of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology, İzmir Katip Çelebi University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, İzmir Katip Çelebi University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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Mileshkin L, Edmondson R, O'Connell RL, Sjoquist KM, Andrews J, Jyothirmayi R, Beale P, Bonaventura T, Goh J, Hall M, Clamp A, Green J, Lord R, Amant F, Alexander L, Carty K, Paul J, Scurry J, Millan D, Nottley S, Friedlander M. Phase 2 study of anastrozole in recurrent estrogen (ER)/progesterone (PR) positive endometrial cancer: The PARAGON trial - ANZGOG 0903. Gynecol Oncol 2019; 154:29-37. [PMID: 31130288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND The clinical benefit rate with aromatase inhibitors and the impact of treatment on quality of life (QOL) in endometrial cancer is unclear. We report the results of a phase 2 trial of anastrozole in endometrial cancer. METHODS Investigator initiated single-arm, open label trial of anastrozole, 1 mg/d in patients with ER and/or PR positive hormonal therapy naive metastatic endometrial cancer. Patients were treated until progressive disease (PD) or unacceptable toxicity. The primary end-point was clinical benefit (response + stable disease) at 3 months. Secondary endpoints include progression-free survival (PFS), quality of life (QOL) and toxicity. RESULTS Clinical benefit rate in 82 evaluable patients at 3 months was 44% (95% CI: 34-55%) with a best response by RECIST of partial response in 6 pts. (7%; 95% CI: 3-15%). The median PFS was 3.2 months (95% CI: 2.8-5.4). Median duration of clinical benefit was 5.6 months (95% CI: 3.0-13.7). Treatment was well tolerated. Patients who had clinical benefit at 3 months reported clinically significant improvements in several QOL domains compared to those with PD; this was evident by 2 months including improvements in: emotional functioning (39 vs 6%: p = 0.002), cognitive functioning (45 vs 19%: p = 0.021), fatigue (47 vs 19%: p = 0.015) and global health status (42 vs 9%: p = 0.003). CONCLUSION Although the objective response rate to anastrozole was relatively low, clinical benefit was observed in 44% of patients with ER/PR positive metastatic endometrial cancer and associated with an improvement in QOL.
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- Linda Mileshkin
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester, UK; Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, St Mary's Hospital, Central Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Level 5, Research, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Pathology New South Wales, Hunter New England and Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool and Wirral, UK
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- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool and Wirral, UK
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit, Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, UK
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- Pathology New South Wales, Hunter New England and Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- Royal Hospital for Women, Prince of Wales Hospital and Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Marschner N, Trarbach T, Rauh J, Meyer D, Müller-Hagen S, Harde J, Dille S, Kruggel L, Jänicke M. Quality of life in pre- and postmenopausal patients with early breast cancer: a comprehensive analysis from the prospective MaLife project. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2019; 175:701-712. [PMID: 30868393 PMCID: PMC6534521 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-019-05197-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Purpose Quality of life (QoL) plays an important role in recovery—especially after an incisive diagnosis such as breast cancer. Here, we present a comprehensive assessment of QoL for pre- and postmenopausal patients, starting from initial systemic treatment of early breast cancer until 3 years later, in patients from a so-called “real-world” setting. Methods 251 premenopausal and 478 postmenopausal patients with early breast cancer have been recruited into the longitudinal MaLife project within the prospective, multicentre, German Tumour Registry Breast Cancer between 2011 and 2015. The questionnaires FACT-G, FACT-Taxane, FACT-ES, EORTC QLQ-BR23, BFI and HADS were filled in at start of treatment (T0), 6, 12, 24 and 36 months later. The proportion of patients with clinically meaningful changes at 36 months was determined. Results This first interim analysis shows that the FACT-G global QoL improved over time regardless of the menopausal status. However, clinically meaningful decrease of social/family well-being (48–51%), arm symptoms (44–49%) and symptoms of neurotoxicity (55–56%) was frequently reported 3 years after start of treatment. Many premenopausal patients also reported a clinically meaningful worsening of endocrine symptoms (64%), emotional well-being (36%) and fatigue intensity (37%). Additionally, 3 years after start of treatment, 15% of the patients were classified as doubtful cases and 18% as definite cases of anxiety. Conclusions Despite improvements in global QoL, breast cancer survivors report worsened ailments 3 years after start of therapy. Follow-up care should distinguish between premenopausal patients needing special attention for emotional/menopausal issues, and postmenopausal patients needing particular care regarding physical concerns. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10549-019-05197-whttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-019-05197-w) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Norbert Marschner
- Praxis für interdisziplinäre Onkologie und Hämatologie, Wirthstrasse 11c, 79110, Freiburg, Germany.
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- MVZ des Klinikums Wilhelmshaven, Zentrum für Tumorbiologie, Wilhelmshaven, Germany
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- Department of Biostatistics, iOMEDICO, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, iOMEDICO, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics, iOMEDICO, Freiburg, Germany
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Sitlinger A, Shelby RA, Van Denburg AN, White H, Edmond SN, Marcom PK, Bosworth HB, Keefe FJ, Kimmick GG. Higher symptom burden is associated with lower function in women taking adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2018; 10:317-321. [PMID: 30553719 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2018.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the impact of symptoms on physical function in women on adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer. METHODS Eligible women were postmenopausal, had hormone receptor positive, stage I-IIIA breast cancer, completed surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and on adjuvant endocrine therapy. At a routine follow-up visit, women (N = 107) completed standardized symptom measures: Brief Fatigue Inventory, Brief Pain Inventory, Menopause Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire, Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Neurotoxicity scales. Two performance measures assessed function: grip strength (Jamar dynamometer; n = 71) and timed get-up-and-go (TUG; n = 103). Analyses were performed with an overall symptom composite score. Correlations and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to test adverse effects on physical function. RESULTS The mean age was 64 years (range 45-84), 81% white, 84% on an aromatase inhibitor, and on endocrine therapy for mean 35 months (range 1-130 months). Dominant hand grip strength was inversely correlated with symptom composite scores (r = -0.29, p = .02). Slower TUG was positively correlated with higher Charlson comorbidity level (r = 0.36, p < .001) and higher symptom composite scores (r = 0.24, p = .01). In multivariate analyses, weaker dominant and non-dominant hand grip strength were significantly associated with greater symptom composite scores (β = -0.27, t = 2.43, p = .02 and β = -0.36, t = 3.15, p = .003, respectively) and slower TUG was associated with higher symptom composite scores (β = 0.18, t = 1.97, p = .05). CONCLUSIONS Higher symptom burden is associated with worse physical function, as measured by hand grip strength and TUG. Further study to determine the impact of endocrine therapy and its side effects on function is warranted.
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- Andrea Sitlinger
- Medical Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, United States
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, 2200 W. Main St, Ste 340, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, 2200 W. Main St, Ste 340, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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- Center for Aging, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, United States
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, 2200 W. Main St, Ste 340, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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- Medical Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, United States
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- Center for Health Services Research, Durham VAMC, Durham, NC 27710, United States
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- Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Population Health Science, Duke University Medical Center, 2200 W. Main St, Ste 340, Durham, NC 27705, United States
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- Medical Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, United States.
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Roberts KE, Rickett K, Chatfield MD, Woodward NE. Systemic therapies for preventing or treating aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal symptoms in early breast cancer. Hippokratia 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Kate E Roberts
- Princess Alexandra Hospital; Department of Medical Oncology; Ipswich Road Woolloongabba Queensland Australia
- Mater Hospital, University of Queensland; School of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical Unit; South Brisbane Australia 4101
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- UQ/Mater McAuley Library; The University of Queensland Library; Raymond Terrace Brisbane Queensland Australia 4101
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- The University of Queensland; Centre for Health Services Research; Woolloongabba Queensland Australia 4006
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- Mater Hospital, University of Queensland; School of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical Unit; South Brisbane Australia 4101
- Mater Health Services; Department of Medical Oncology; Raymond Terrace South Brisbane Queensland Australia 4101
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Mitsimponas N, Klouva E, Tryfonopoulos D, Grivas A, Demiri S, Koumakis G, Gouveris P. Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Tendinopathy and Muscle Tendon Rupture: Report of Three Cases of This Exceedingly Rare Adverse Event. Case Rep Oncol 2018; 11:557-561. [PMID: 30186139 PMCID: PMC6120376 DOI: 10.1159/000491874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are a commonly used antihormonal therapy in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, specifically in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. AI-associated tendinopathy and muscle tendon rupture is exceedingly rare. Until now, only one case with AI-associated severe tendinopathy has been reported in the medical literature, and there are no recorded cases of AI-associated muscle tendon rapture. We report three cases of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, who experienced tendinopathy or muscle tendon rupture under antihormonal treatment with letrozole. All of the three women were in the adjuvant setting, and the treatment of tendinopathy or tendon rupture consisted of AI discontinuation, initiation of corticosteroids, or surgical treatment. Diagnosis was made via MRI. Furthermore, in our cases, there were no signs of underlying systemic disease, there was no abnormal physical activity preceding the complaints, and there was no use of other drugs beside letrozole. AIs are one of the most commonly used drugs in antihormonal therapy for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. In every case of a female patient with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer under treatment with AIs and arthralgia, an MRI should be performed in order to exclude the presence of tendinopathy or muscle tendon rupture.
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- Second Oncological Clinic, Agios Savvas Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Oncological Clinic, Agios Savvas Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Oncological Clinic, Agios Savvas Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Shen S, Unger JM, Crew KD, Till C, Greenlee H, Gralow J, Dakhil SR, Minasian LM, Wade JL, Fisch MJ, Henry NL, Hershman DL. Omega-3 fatty acid use for obese breast cancer patients with aromatase inhibitor-related arthralgia (SWOG S0927). Breast Cancer Res Treat 2018; 172:603-610. [PMID: 30159789 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-018-4946-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Although aromatase inhibitors (AIs) prolong survival in post-menopausal breast cancer (BC) patients, AI-associated arthralgia can lead to discontinuation. Obese patients have higher rates of AI arthralgia than non-obese patients, but treatment options are limited. Omega-3 fatty acid (O3-FA) treatment for AI arthralgia has produced mixed results. METHODS We performed an exploratory analysis of SWOG S0927, a multicenter randomized placebo-controlled trial of O3-FA use for AI arthralgia. Post-menopausal women with stage I-III BC taking an AI were randomized to 24 weeks of O3-FAs or placebo. Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) questionnaires and fasting serum were collected at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks. The BPI assessment included worst pain, average pain, and pain interference scores (range 0-10). RESULTS Among the 249 participants, 139 had BMI < 30 kg/m2 (56%) and 110 had BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 (44%). Among obese patients, O3-FA use was associated with significantly lower BPI worst pain scores at 24 weeks compared with placebo (4.36 vs. 5.70, p = 0.02), whereas among non-obese patients, there was no significant difference in scores between treatment arms (5.27 vs. 4.58, p = 0.28; interaction p = 0.05). Similarly, O3-FA use was associated with lower BPI average pain and pain interference scores at 24 weeks compared with placebo among obese patients, but no significant difference between treatment arms in non-obese patients (interaction p = 0.005 and p = 0.01, respectively). CONCLUSIONS In obese BC patients, O3-FA use was associated with significantly reduced AI arthralgia compared to placebo.
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- Sherry Shen
- Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 10-1068, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- SWOG Statistical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.,Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 10-1068, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 10-1068, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- Community Oncology and Prevention Trials Research Group, Division of Cancer Prevention, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Central Illinois CCOP/Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois, Decatur, IL, USA
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- Hunstman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Columbia University Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 10-1068, New York, NY, 10032, USA.
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Yeh CH, Lin WC, Kwai-Ping Suen L, Park NJ, Wood LJ, van Londen GJ, Howard Bovbjerg D. Auricular Point Acupressure to Manage Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgia in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study. Oncol Nurs Forum 2018. [PMID: 28632237 DOI: 10.1188/17.onf.476-487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To assess the feasibility of auricular point acupressure to manage aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia.
. DESIGN Wait list control design.
. SETTING Outpatient clinics and oncology center.
. SAMPLE 20 women with aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia.
. METHODS After baseline data were collected, participants waited one month before they received acupressure once per week for four weeks at a convenient time. The baseline data served as the control comparison. Self-reported measures and blood samples were obtained at baseline, at preintervention, weekly during the intervention, and at post-intervention.
. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES The primary outcomes included pain intensity, pain interference, stiffness, and physical function. Inflammatory cytokines and chemokines were tested.
. FINDINGS After the four-week intervention, participants reported decreases in worst pain and pain interference, and improvements in physical function, cancer-related symptom severity, and interference. The proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines displayed a trend of a mean percentage reduction. The anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-13 increased from pre- to postintervention.
. CONCLUSIONS Auricular point acupressure is feasible and may be effective in managing arthralgia in breast cancer survivors.
. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Nurses can administer acupressure in clinical settings, which could enhance the management of aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia and contribute to a shift from traditional disease-based biomedical models to a broader, integrative, medical paradigm for managing aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia.
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- Chao Hsing Yeh
- School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Roberts KE, Rickett K, Vagenas D, Woodward NE. Exercise therapies for preventing or treating aromatase inhibitor-induced musculoskeletal symptoms in early breast cancer. Hippokratia 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Kate E Roberts
- Mater Health Services; Department of Medical Oncology; Raymond Terrace South Brisbane Queensland Australia 4101
- Mater Hospital, University of Queensland; School of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical Unit; South Brisbane Australia 4101
- Princess Alexandra Hospital; Department of Medical Oncology; Brisbane Australia
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- UQ/Mater McAuley Library; The University of Queensland Library; Raymond Terrace Brisbane Queensland Australia 4101
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- Queensland University of Technology; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; 60 Musk Avenue Kelvin Grove Brisbane Queensland Australia 4059
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- Mater Health Services; Department of Medical Oncology; Raymond Terrace South Brisbane Queensland Australia 4101
- Mater Hospital, University of Queensland; School of Clinical Medicine, Mater Clinical Unit; South Brisbane Australia 4101
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Laroche F, Perrot S, Medkour T, Cottu PH, Pierga JY, Lotz JP, Beerblock K, Tournigand C, Chauvenet L, Bouhassira D, Coste J. Quality of life and impact of pain in women treated with aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer. A multicenter cohort study. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0187165. [PMID: 29117210 PMCID: PMC5678681 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0187165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Women with hormone-dependent breast cancer are treated with aromatase inhibitors (AI) to slow disease progression by decreasing estrogen levels. However, AI have adverse effects, including pain, with potentially serious impact on quality of life (QOL) and treatment compliance. We evaluated quality of life during the first year of AI treatment, focusing particularly on the impact of pain. In a multicenter cohort study of 135 women with early-stage breast cancer, free of pain at the initiation of AI treatment, quality of life (by the EORTC QLQ-BR23), somatic and psychic symptoms, psychological characters, temperament and coping strategies were assessed at baseline and at each follow-up visit (1, 3, 6 and 12 months). The impact of treatment-induced pain on quality of life during follow-up was determined with repeated-measures regression models. These models were constructed to assess the effects of pain and pain type on quality of life during follow-up, taking into account predictors associated with quality of life at baseline. Prior ganglion resection, taxane treatment and chemotherapy, a high amplification score on the pain catastrophizing scale, and a high harm avoidance score on the personality questionnaire were associated with a significantly lower baseline QOL. Fifty-seven percent of women developed pain of five different types: upper or lower limb joint pain, diffuse pain, neuropathic pain, tendon pain and mixed pain. A significant decrease in QOL was noted in the women with pain, particularly for body image, sexual functioning and future perspectives. Moreover, the impact of pain on QOL depended on the type of pain experienced. In conclusion, women treated with aromatase inhibitors display changes in quality of life and the degree of change in quality of life depends mostly on the type of pain experienced. Oncologists and patients should be aware of painful adverse effects of AI and encouraged to provide or receive earlier and more appropriate management of these effects.
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- Françoise Laroche
- Pain Clinic, Saint Antoine Hospital, Paris, France
- INSERM U 987 and U 938, Paris, France
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- INSERM U 987 and U 938, Paris, France
- Pain Clinic and Internal Medicine Department, Hôtel Dieu Hospital, Paris, France
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- Pain Clinic and Internal Medicine Department, Hôtel Dieu Hospital, Paris, France
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- Biostatistics and Epidemiology Unit, Hôtel Dieu Hospital, Paris, France
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Mougalian SS, Epstein LN, Jhaveri AP, Han G, Abu-Khalaf M, Hofstatter EW, DiGiovanna MP, Silber AL, Adelson K, Pusztai L, Gross CP. Bidirectional Text Messaging to Monitor Endocrine Therapy Adherence and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Breast Cancer. JCO Clin Cancer Inform 2017; 1:1-10. [DOI: 10.1200/cci.17.00015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction Up to 40% of patients with breast cancer may not adhere to adjuvant endocrine therapy. Therapy-related adverse effects (AEs) are important contributors to nonadherence. We developed a bidirectional text-message application, BETA-Text, that simultaneously tracks adherence, records symptoms, and alerts the clinical team. Patients and Methods We piloted our intervention in 100 patients. The intervention consisted of text messages to which patients responded for 3 months: daily, evaluating adherence; weekly, evaluating medication-related AEs; and monthly, regarding barriers to adherence. Concerning responses prompted a telephone call from a clinic nurse. The primary objective was to assess patient acceptance of this intervention using self-reported surveys. To compare participants with the general population at our institution, we assessed 100 consecutively treated patients as historical controls using medical record review. Results We approached 141 consecutive patients, 100 (71%) of whom agreed to participate and 89 of whom completed the intervention. A majority of patients reported that the intervention was easy to use (98%) and helpful in taking their medication (96%). Four patients discontinued therapy before 3 months, and 93% of patients who continued therapy took ≥ 80% of their medication. The frequency of AEs reported by participants via text was higher than that reported in clinical trials: hot flashes (72%), arthralgias (53%), and vaginal symptoms (35%). Approximately 39% of patients reported one or more severe AE that prompted an alert to the provider team to call the patient. Conclusion A daily bidirectional text-messaging system can monitor adherence and identify AEs and other barriers to adherence in real time without inconveniencing patients. AEs of endocrine therapy, as detected using this texting approach, are more prevalent than reported in clinical trials.
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- Sarah S. Mougalian
- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Sarah S. Mougalian, Lianne N. Epstein, Erin W. Hofstatter, Michael P. DiGiovanna, Andrea L.M. Silber, Kerin Adelson, Lajos Pusztai, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Center, Yale University; Sarah S. Mougalian, Kerin Adelson, and Cary P. Gross, Yale Cancer Outcomes, Public Policy, and Effectiveness Research Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT; Ami P. Jhaveri, Lancaster General Health, Penn Medicine, Lancaster; Maysa Abu-Khalaf, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Niravath P, Chen B, Chapman JAW, Agarwal SK, Welschhans RL, Bongartz T, Kalari KR, Shepherd LE, Bartlett J, Pritchard K, Gelmon K, Hilsenbeck SG, Rimawi MF, Osborne CK, Goss PE, Ingle JN. Vitamin D Levels, Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms, and Inflammatory Cytokines in Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgias: An Analysis of CCTG MA.27. Clin Breast Cancer 2017; 18:78-87. [PMID: 29128193 DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2017.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 10/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately half of women taking aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy develop AI-induced arthralgia (AIA), and many might discontinue AI therapy because of the pain. Using plasma samples from the MA.27 study, we assessed several factors potentially associated with AIA. PATIENTS AND METHODS MA.27 is a phase III adjuvant trial comparing 2 AIs, exemestane versus anastrozole. Within an 893-participant nested case-control AIA genome-wide association study, we nested a 72 AIA case-144 control assessment of vitamin D plasma concentrations, corrected for seasonal and geographic variation. We also examined 9 baseline inflammatory cytokines: interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, interferon (IFN)γ, IL-10, IL-12p70, IL-17, IL-23, and chemokine ligand (CCL)-20. Finally, we analyzed the multivariate effects of baseline factors: vitamin D level, previously identified musculoskeletal single nucleotide polymorphisms, age, body mass index, and vitamin D receptor (VDR) Fok-I variant genotype on AIA development. RESULTS Changes in vitamin D from baseline to 6 months were not significantly different between cases and controls. Elevated inflammatory cytokine levels were not associated with development of AIA. The multivariate model included no clinical factors associated with AIA. However, women with the VDR Fok-I variant genotype were more likely to have a lower IL-1β level (P = .0091) and less likely to develop AIA after 6 months of AI compared with those with the wild type VDR (P < .0001). CONCLUSION In this nested case-control correlative study, vitamin D levels were not significantly associated with development of AIA; however, patients with the Fok-I VDR variant genotype were more likely to have a significant reduction in IL-1β level, and less likely to develop AIA.
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- Polly Niravath
- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Queens University Cancer Research Institute, Queen's Cancer Research Institute, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Queens University Cancer Research Institute, Queen's Cancer Research Institute, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Queens University Cancer Research Institute, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Ng HS, Roder D, Koczwara B, Vitry A. Comorbidity, physical and mental health among cancer patients and survivors: An Australian population-based study. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2017; 14:e181-e192. [PMID: 28371441 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIM To assess the prevalence of comorbidities and measures of physical and mental health among the cancer patients and survivors compared with the general population. METHODS Data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics from 2011-2012 National Health Survey were utilized for this cross-sectional study. Comparisons were made between adults aged 25 years and over with history of cancer (n = 2170) and those respondents who did not report having had a cancer (n = 11 592) using logistic regression models. Analyses were repeated according to cancer status (current cancer vs. cancer survivor). RESULTS People with history of cancer had significantly higher odds of reporting mental and behavioral problems (overall cancer group adjusted odds ratio 1.36, 95 percent confidence interval 1.20-1.54; current cancer 2.53, 1.97-3.27; cancer survivor 1.20, 1.05-1.38), circulatory conditions (overall cancer group 1.25, 1.12-1.39; current cancer 1.38, 1.08-1.76; cancer survivor 1.22, 1.09-1.38), musculoskeletal conditions (overall cancer group 1.37, 1.24-1.52; current cancer 1.66, 1.30-2.12; cancer survivor 1.33, 1.19-1.48) and endocrine system disorders (overall cancer group 1.19, 1.06-1.34; current cancer 1.29, 1.00-1.66; cancer survivor 1.17, 1.04-1.33) compared with the noncancer group. Cancer patients and survivors were more likely to report poor health status, a higher level of distress, and a greater number of chronic conditions compared with the noncancer group. CONCLUSION Poor health and comorbidity is more prevalent among cancer patients and survivors than the noncancer population. Our results further support the need to develop models of care that effectively address multiple chronic conditions experienced by the cancer population.
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- Huah Shin Ng
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Australia
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- Cancer Epidemiology and Population Health, Centre of Population Health Research, School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Flinders University, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Australia
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Jinih M, Relihan N, Corrigan MA, O'Reilly S, Redmond HP. Extended Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer: Evidence and Update - A Review. Breast J 2017; 23:694-705. [PMID: 28252242 DOI: 10.1111/tbj.12783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The optimal duration and treatment strategies involving adjuvant endocrine therapy in early breast cancer remained largely undetermined. As data emerge on the various modalities of treatment in both pre- and postmenopausal groups, debates, and discussions continue. Most studies to date focused on the 5-year duration of treatment consisting of mainly tamoxifen. The Arimidex, Tamoxifen, Alone or in Combination (ATAC) study demonstrated that anastrozole is superior to tamoxifen and has become the mainstream treatment in postmenopausal women with early breast cancer, although the duration was arbitrarily set for 5 years, analogous to tamoxifen treatment. Several clinical trials, however, have emerged to support extended endocrine therapy as it becomes clear that the recurrence risk of breast cancer does not decrease beyond the initial 5 years of treatment. The advent of molecular signatures also plays an important role in the breast cancer profiling, and where available should be incorporated in the overall decision-making. Furthermore, side effects and noncompliance pose another issue in achieving an optimal treatment benefit. The decision-making as regards to extended endocrine treatment should therefore focus not only on the cancer biology alone but also include treatment side effects, assessment of risk of recurrence and patients' preference. In this review, we present an overview of the published studies to date as well as ongoing studies on the topic to better refine the options for adjuvant hormonal therapy.
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- Marcel Jinih
- Department of Academic Surgery, Cork University Hospital (CUH), National University of Ireland (Cork), Wilton, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Academic Surgery, Cork University Hospital (CUH), National University of Ireland (Cork), Wilton, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Academic Surgery, Cork University Hospital (CUH), National University of Ireland (Cork), Wilton, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cork University Hospital (CUH), National University of Ireland (Cork), Wilton, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Academic Surgery, Cork University Hospital (CUH), National University of Ireland (Cork), Wilton, Cork, Ireland
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Roberts K, Rickett K, Greer R, Woodward N. Management of aromatase inhibitor induced musculoskeletal symptoms in postmenopausal early Breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2017; 111:66-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2017.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Beckwée D, Leysen L, Meuwis K, Adriaenssens N. Prevalence of aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Support Care Cancer 2017; 25:1673-1686. [PMID: 28204994 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3613-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although aromatase inhibitors have proven to be an effective treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia (AIA) is an adverse event associated with low compliance with treatment. The aim of this literature study is to assess the prevalence of AIA and to provide an overview of significant predictors for the development of AIA. METHODS A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Library and Web of Science. A meta-analysis was performed and heterogeneity has been investigated by moderator analyses. The meta-analysis was repeated with studies that were considered as best evidence, i.e. studies with an above-average score on the STROBE checklist. RESULTS Twenty-one studies (13,177 participants) were included. Prevalence rates ranged from 0.200 to 0.737. Meta-analysis resulted in a pooled estimate of 0.459 (95% CI = [0.397-0.520) with a high heterogeneity (I 2 = 98%). Moderator analysis showed no differences regarding heterogeneity. Predictors for the development of AIA included a body mass index of 25-30 kg/m2 (OR = 0.33), taxane-based chemotherapy (OR = 4.08), stage III cancer (OR = 0.32) and a duration of menopause of 5-10 years (OR = 1.10) or >10 years (OR = 0.44-3.29) (An OR <1 indicates a predictor of lower risk of AIA). DISCUSSION Despite the established benefits of AI, an important portion of the patients experiences AIA. More research is needed to investigate the efficacy of treatments such as exercise therapy for AIA.
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- David Beckwée
- Rehabilitation Sciences Research Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium. .,Frailty in Ageing Research Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Research Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium.,Pain in Motion Research Group, Brussels, Belgium
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Research Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Research Department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Bionic Tiger Bone Powder for the Treatment of AI-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2017; 2017:2478565. [PMID: 28250792 PMCID: PMC5307008 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2478565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/28/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Background. Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are used for adjuvant therapy of breast cancer; however AIMSS (AI-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms) can negatively affect quality of life and compliance. Most patients in China moved to TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) for help. TB (tiger bone) is used to treat bone disease, whose main ingredients are calcium and collagen. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the TB prevented AIMSS in postmenopausal women with ER/PR+ breast cancer. Methods. We conducted a randomized, blind, controlled study of comparing TB versus placebo for 12 weeks in postmenopausal women with breast cancer who have taken AI for less than a month. Patients completed the M-BPI, VAS, and FACT-B at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. M-BPI and VAS were used as the primary outcomes. FACT-B was used as the secondary outcome. Serum E2 and FSH were tested every 6 weeks. Results. Of 70 evaluable cases, 8 of 35 patients (22.9%) developed new or worsening point symptoms in TB group, compared to 21 of 35 (60%) in placebo group (P < 0.001). We also found differences between 2 groups in average pain (2 to 5.6), worst pain (3.9 to 8), pain interference severity (1.9 to 5.3), stiffness (2.4 to 6.9), and joint symptom interference (1.8 to 5.7), all P < 0.001; similar findings were seen in VAS value (3 to 6.6) at the end of intervention. HRQoL measured by FACT-B (P < 0.05) was improved. No change of serum estradiol and FSH between two groups. Conclusions. TB appeared to be effective and safe in the prevention of AIMSS. This trial is registered with ChiCTR-IPR-15007081.
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De Logu F, Tonello R, Materazzi S, Nassini R, Fusi C, Coppi E, Li Puma S, Marone IM, Sadofsky LR, Morice AH, Susini T, Terreni A, Moneti G, Di Tommaso M, Geppetti P, Benemei S. TRPA1 Mediates Aromatase Inhibitor–Evoked Pain by the Aromatase Substrate Androstenedione. Cancer Res 2016; 76:7024-7035. [DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-16-1492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Revised: 08/13/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fields J, Richardson A, Hopkinson J, Fenlon D. Nordic Walking as an Exercise Intervention to Reduce Pain in Women With Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Arthralgia: A Feasibility Study. J Pain Symptom Manage 2016; 52:548-559. [PMID: 27265816 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2015] [Revised: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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CONTEXT Women taking aromatase inhibitors as treatment for breast cancer commonly experience joint pain and stiffness (aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgia [AIAA]), which can cause problems with adherence. There is evidence that exercise might be helpful, and Nordic walking could reduce joint pain compared to normal walking. OBJECTIVES To determine the feasibility of a trial of Nordic walking as an exercise intervention for women with AIAA. METHODS A feasibility study was carried out in a sample of women with AIAA using a randomized control design. Women were randomized to exercise (six-week supervised group Nordic walking training once per week with an increasing independent element, followed by six weeks 4 × 30 minutes/week independent Nordic walking); or enhanced usual care. Data were collected on recruitment, retention, exercise adherence, safety, and acceptability. The Brief Pain Inventory, GP Physical Activity Questionnaire, and biopsychosocial measures were completed at baseline, six and 12 weeks. RESULTS Forty of 159 eligible women were recruited and attrition was 10%. There was no increased lymphedema and no long-term or serious injury. Adherence was >90% for weekly supervised group Nordic walking, and during independent Nordic walking, >80% women managed one to two Nordic walking sessions per week. From baseline to study end point, overall activity levels increased and pain reduced in both the intervention and control groups. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that women with AIAA are prepared to take up Nordic walking, complete a six-week supervised course and maintain increased activity levels over a 12-week period with no adverse effects.
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- Jo Fields
- Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, Wales, United Kingdom; University of Southampton, Southampton, Wales, United Kingdom.
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- University of Southampton, Southampton, Wales, United Kingdom; University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, Wales, United Kingdom
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- University of Southampton, Southampton, Wales, United Kingdom; University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, Wales, United Kingdom
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Lee I, Garland SN, DeMichele A, Farrar JT, Im EO, Mao JJ. A cross-sectional survey of pain catastrophising and acupuncture use among breast cancer survivors. Acupunct Med 2016; 35:38-43. [PMID: 27177930 DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2016-011056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Treatment-related joint pain affects almost half of all women with breast cancer using aromatase inhibitors and is a major reason for terminating treatment. Although acupuncture is becoming an increasingly popular, evidence-based option for treating pain, little is known about the potential influence of psychological factors on acupuncture use. OBJECTIVE We aimed to evaluate the association between pain catastrophising and use of acupuncture in breast cancer survivors experiencing arthralgia. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of arthralgic breast cancer patients. Patients were asked if they had used acupuncture since their cancer diagnosis. The Pain Catastrophising Scale (PCS) was used to measure negative coping styles related to the experience of pain. We performed multiple logistic regression analysis to evaluate the relationship between pain catastrophising and acupuncture use, adjusting for covariates. RESULTS Of the 424 participants, 69 (16%) reported use of acupuncture since their breast cancer diagnosis. In multivariate analyses, compared to those in the lowest PCS score tertile, patients with the highest PCS scores were more likely to have used acupuncture (p=0.03). In particular, patients with high levels of rumination (p=0.005) and magnification (p=0.008) were more likely to have used acupuncture. Helplessness was not associated with acupuncture use (p=0.23). CONCLUSIONS High levels of pain catastrophising, and specifically the processes of rumination and magnification, were associated with greater acupuncture use. We believe this could have important implications for understanding which population is more likely to seek acupuncture treatment and how this alternative therapy could be better targeted to these patients.
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- Iris Lee
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,Abramson Cancer Center, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.,The Bendheim Center for Integrative Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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Prince RM, Amir E. Update in treatment of early breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab 2016; 11:243-252. [PMID: 30058935 DOI: 10.1080/17446651.2016.1175937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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In the last few years there have been significant advances in knowledge related to the treatment of post-menopausal women with early stage breast cancer. These include new information about the survival benefits with hormonal therapies and bone targeted treatments as well as identification of patient populations who may be able to avoid toxic treatments. In this paper we discuss these advances and provide suggested management algorithms.
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- Rebecca M Prince
- a Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Department of Medicine , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Division of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Department of Medicine , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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Nyrop KA, Callahan LF, Rini C, Altpeter M, Hackney B, DePue A, Wilson A, Schechter A, Muss HB. Aromatase inhibitor associated arthralgia: the importance of oncology provider-patient communication about side effects and potential management through physical activity. Support Care Cancer 2016; 24:2643-50. [PMID: 26757739 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-3065-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Breast cancer survivors on aromatase inhibitors (AI) often experience side effects of joint pain, stiffness, or achiness (arthralgia). This study presents findings from a qualitative study of survivors on an AI regarding their knowledge of potential joint pain side effects and how both AI side effects and their management through moderate physical activity could be discussed during routine visits with their oncology provider. METHODS Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews were content analyzed for emergent themes. Descriptive statistics summarize sample characteristics. RESULTS Our sample included 36 survivors, mean age of 67 (range 46-87); 86 % Caucasian and 70 % had education beyond high school. AI experience are as follows: 64 % anastrozole/Arimidex, 48 % letrozole/Femara, and 31 % exemestane/Aromasin. Participants expressed interest in having more information about potential joint pain side effects when the AI was prescribed so they could understand their joint symptoms when they appeared or intensified. They were relieved to learn that their joint symptoms were not unusual or "in their head." Participants would have been especially motivated to try walking as a way to manage their joint pain if physical activity had been recommended by their oncologist. CONCLUSIONS Breast cancer survivors who are prescribed an AI as part of their adjuvant treatment want ongoing communication with their oncology provider about the potential for joint pain side effects and how these symptoms may be managed through regular physical activity. The prescription of an AI presents a "teachable moment" for oncologists to recommend and encourage their patients to engage in regular physical activity.
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- Kirsten A Nyrop
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 7305, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7305, USA. .,Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. .,Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Health Behavior, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Thurston Arthritis Research Center, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 7305, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7305, USA.,Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB 7305, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7305, USA.,Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Lombard JM, Zdenkowski N, Wells K, Beckmore C, Reaby L, Forbes JF, Chirgwin J. Aromatase inhibitor induced musculoskeletal syndrome: a significant problem with limited treatment options. Support Care Cancer 2015; 24:2139-2146. [PMID: 26556210 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-015-3001-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 10/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aromatase inhibitor induced musculoskeletal syndrome is experienced by approximately half of women taking aromatase inhibitors, impairing quality of life and leading some to discontinue treatment. Evidence for effective treatments is lacking. We aimed to understand the manifestations and impact of this syndrome in the Australian breast cancer community, and strategies used for its management. METHODS A survey invitation was sent to 2390 members of the Breast Cancer Network Australia Review and Survey Group in April 2014. The online questionnaire included 45 questions covering demographics, aromatase inhibitor use, clinical manifestations and risk factors for the aromatase inhibitor musculoskeletal syndrome, reasons for treatment discontinuation and efficacy of interventions used. RESULTS Aromatase inhibitor induced musculoskeletal syndrome was reported by 302 (82 %) of 370 respondents. Twenty-seven percent had discontinued treatment for any reason and of these, 68 % discontinued because of the musculoskeletal syndrome. Eighty-one percent had used at least one intervention from the following three categories to manage the syndrome: doctor prescribed medications, over-the-counter/complementary medicines or alternative/non-drug therapies. Anti-inflammatories, paracetamol (acetaminophen) and yoga were most successful in relieving symptoms in each of the respective categories. Almost a third of respondents reported that one or more interventions helped prevent aromatase inhibitor discontinuation. However, approximately 20 % of respondents found no intervention effective in any category. CONCLUSION We conclude that aromatase inhibitor induced musculoskeletal syndrome is a significant issue for Australian women and is an important reason for treatment discontinuation. Women use a variety of interventions to manage this syndrome; however, their efficacy appears limited.
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- Janine M Lombard
- Calvary Mater Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. .,University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. .,Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
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- Calvary Mater Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Breast Cancer Network Australia, Newcastle, Vic, Australia
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- Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Calvary Mater Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,Australia and New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,Monash University, Newcastle, Vic, Australia
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Johannsen M, Christensen S, Zachariae R, Jensen AB. Socio-demographic, treatment-related, and health behavioral predictors of persistent pain 15 months and 7-9 years after surgery: a nationwide prospective study of women treated for primary breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2015; 152:645-58. [PMID: 26189085 DOI: 10.1007/s10549-015-3497-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2015] [Accepted: 07/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate and report prevalence and risk factors for persistent pain in breast cancer patients at 15 months and 7-9 years post surgery. A nationwide inception cohort study including 3343 women treated for primary breast cancer between 2001 and 2004, who returned a questionnaire 3 months post surgery. Socio-demographic and clinical information was obtained from registries. Questionnaire data on pain and health behaviors were obtained 15 months and 7-9 years post surgery. A total of 1905 women were eligible for analysis. At 15-month post surgery, 32.7 % reported pain "almost every day" or more frequently. At 7-9 years post surgery, the prevalence decreased to 20.4 %. Socio-demographic (young age, lower education, lower income, lower occupational status), treatment-related (being lymph node positive, axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), post-menopausal endocrine treatment), and health behavioral factors (smoking ≥ 10 cigarettes/day, obesity (BMI ≥ 30 and < 35), comorbidity, poor physical function) were significantly associated with pain at 15 months. Being physically active and moderate alcohol intake (<3 units/day) were negatively associated with pain. At 7-9 years post surgery, only ALND (OR:1.41, p = 0.03), post-menopausal endocrine treatment (OR:1.62, p = 0.01), poorer physical function (ORs:2.00-2.40, p = 0.003), and weight training (h/week) at 15 months (OR:1.10, p = 0.008) were significant predictors of pain when adjusting for age and pain 15 months post surgery. No socio-demographic predictors remained statistically significant. Younger age, lower socio-economic status, more invasive surgery, endocrine treatment, and adverse health behaviors emerged as risk factors for persistent pain. The influence of risk factors changed over time, suggesting a complex course of pain development and maintenance.
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- M Johannsen
- Unit for Psychooncology and Health Psychology, Department of Oncology, Aarhus University Hospital, Bartholins Allé 9, Bld. 1340, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark,
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Adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy in early breast cancer: what factors lead patients to discontinue treatment? TUMORI JOURNAL 2015; 101:469-73. [PMID: 26108239 DOI: 10.5301/tj.5000376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are standard hormone therapy (HT) for the adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal endocrine-sensitive early breast cancer. Treatment discontinuation due to toxicity is an important issue that may help clinicians identify effective clinical interventions to allow adequate treatment duration. We reviewed the main reasons for interruption of AIs at our institution from 2006 to 2009. METHODS 236 patients treated with adjuvant AIs were eligible for analysis. Median age was 64 years (35-89), median follow-up 53 months (6-60). Prior adjuvant chemotherapy was taxane based in 47 patients and anthracycline based in 43 patients. 118 patients had received letrozole, 101 anastrozole, and 17 exemestane. RESULTS Twenty-four patients (10%) needed discontinuation of the first AI assigned as a result of toxicity. Grade 2/3 arthralgia was the main reason for discontinuation in 13/24 patients. No differences in the incidence of arthralgia were noted in patients who had received taxanes or anthracyclines. Headache, alopecia, itching, diffuse skin reaction, allergic reaction with hypertensive crisis, xerostomia and xerophthalmia, insomnia and somnolence were the other reasons for discontinuation. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, age (65 years) and HT were independent factors associated with the onset of arthralgia (p = 0.006 and p = 0.008, respectively; OR 2.65, 95% CI 1.32-5.31). Alternative HT (AI or tamoxifen) was offered to patients who wanted or needed to permanently interrupt the ongoing drug. CONCLUSIONS In our analysis, 10% of patients discontinued the first AI assigned because of toxicity. Median time course of all adverse events leading to HT discontinuation was 155 days and 135 days for arthralgia. A switch to alternative HT with toxicity monitoring is a recommended option for avoiding premature and permanent interruption of an effective treatment.
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Nyrop KA, Callahan LF, Rini C, Altpeter M, Hackney B, Schecher A, Wilson A, Muss HB. Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Arthritis Program for Breast Cancer Survivors on Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Who Experience Joint Pain. Prev Chronic Dis 2015; 12:E91. [PMID: 26068412 PMCID: PMC4467257 DOI: 10.5888/pcd12.140535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Adding aromatase inhibitors (AIs) to adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer significantly reduces cancer recurrence. A common side effect of AIs is noninflammatory joint pain and stiffness (arthralgia) similar to arthritis symptoms. An evidence-based walking program developed by the Arthritis Foundation - Walk With Ease (WWE) - reduces arthritis-related joint symptoms. We hypothesized that WWE may also reduce AI-associated arthralgia. However, the potential for different barriers and facilitators to physical activity for these 2 patient populations suggested a need to adapt WWE before testing it with breast cancer survivors. We conducted qualitative research with 46 breast cancer survivors to explore program modification and inform the development of materials for an adapted program (Walk With Ease-Breast Cancer). Our process parallels the National Cancer Institute's Research-Tested Intervention Programs (RTIPs) guidelines for adapting evidence-based programs for cancer populations. Findings resulted in a customized 8-page brochure to supplement existing WWE materials.
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- Kirsten A Nyrop
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, CB 7305, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7305.
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- patient advisors, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Artigalás O, Vanni T, Hutz MH, Ashton-Prolla P, Schwartz IV. Influence of CYP19A1 polymorphisms on the treatment of breast cancer with aromatase inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Med 2015; 13:139. [PMID: 26067721 PMCID: PMC4475294 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-015-0373-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many clinical trials have shown the efficacy of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) in the management of breast cancer (BC). There is growing evidence that CYP19A1 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with clinical response (CR) and adverse effects (AEs) among BC patients treated with AIs. The aim of this study was to analyze the association between CYP19A1 polymorphisms and AI treatment in BC patients. METHODS A systematic review was performed in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and LILACS. A meta-analysis was conducted to compare the association between CYP19A1 variants and treatment response among BC patients. RESULTS A total of 12 studies were included in the final analysis. There was significant variation among the populations studied and the SNPs and outcomes investigated. A meta-analysis was only possible for the evaluation of SNP rs4646 vs. the wild-type variant with respect to time to progression (TTP) among metastatic BC patients treated with AI. TTP was significantly increased in patients with the rs4646 variant compared with the wild-type gene (hazard ratio (HR) = 0.51 [95 % confidence interval (CI), 0.33-0.78], P = 0.002). Seven studies analyzed the association between AEs with different polymorphisms of CYP19A1. Although there was a statistically significant association with musculoskeletal adverse events (rs934635, rs60271534, rs700518rs, and haplotype M_3_5) and with vasomotor symptoms (rs934635, rs1694189, rs7176005, and haplotype M_5_3) in individual studies, similar associations were not observed in further studies. No statistically significant association between musculoskeletal AEs and SNPs rs4646, rs10046, rs727479, and rs1062033 was found. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that the presence of the rs4646 variant may be a predictive factor of the benefit of AI treatment for BC. The effects of CYP19A1 polymorphisms on clinical outcomes were most often detected in individual studies, suggesting that longer-term studies will better clarify these associations. Additional studies are needed to clarify the predictive value of other SNPs and whether CYP19A1 genotyping should be used to guide AI treatment.
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- Osvaldo Artigalás
- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Department of Genetics, UFRGS, Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500 - Prédio 43323M CEP: 91501-970 - Caixa Postal 15053, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. .,Genetics Unit, Children's Hospital, Grupo Hospitalar Conceição, GHC, Av. Francisco Trein, 596, CEP 91350-200, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Coordenação Geral de Avaliação de Tecnologias em Saúde - CGATS, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Health, SCN Quadra 02 Projeção C Subsolo Sala T-004, CEP: 70712-902, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Department of Genetics, UFRGS, Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500 - Prédio 43323M CEP: 91501-970 - Caixa Postal 15053, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Department of Genetics, UFRGS, Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500 - Prédio 43323M CEP: 91501-970 - Caixa Postal 15053, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. .,Medical Genetics Service, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, HCPA, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2350, CEP: 90035-903, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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- Postgraduate Program in Genetics and Molecular Biology, Department of Genetics, UFRGS, Av. Bento Gonçalves, 9500 - Prédio 43323M CEP: 91501-970 - Caixa Postal 15053, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. .,Medical Genetics Service, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre, HCPA, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2350, CEP: 90035-903, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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