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Old 10-18-2013, 05:15 PM   #1
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Neuropathy prevention

Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2013 Oct 17. [Epub ahead of print]
Risk of docetaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy among 1,725 Danish patients with early stage breast cancer.
Eckhoff L, Knoop AS, Jensen MB, Ejlertsen B, Ewertz M.
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Department of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense, Denmark, lise.eckhoff@rsyd.dk.
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Docetaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy (PN) can lead to sub-optimal treatment in women with early breast cancer. Here, we compare the frequency of dose reduction as a result of PN in two different adjuvant regimens. From the Danish Breast Cancer Cooperative Group READ trial we included 1,725 patients with early stage breast cancer who randomly were assigned to three cycles of epirubicin and cyclophosphamide followed by three cycles docetaxel (D100) or six cycles of cyclophosphamide and docetaxel (D75). Eligible patients completed chemotherapy, received docetaxel, and provided information on patient-reported outcome (secondary outcome of trial) including PN. Associations between PN and risk factors were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression. Overall 597 patients (34 %) reported PN, grades 2-4, during treatment, 194 (11 %) after the first cycle [early onset peripheral neuropathy (EPN)] and 403 (23 %) after subsequent cycles [later-onset peripheral neuropathy (LPN)]. The odds ratio (OR) of EPN was significantly increased for the D100 regimen (OR 3.10; 95 % CI 2.18-4.42) while this regimen was associated with reduced OR of LPN (OR 0.69; 95 % CI 0.54-0.88). Patients with PN received significantly lower cumulative doses of docetaxel than patients with no PN. Explorative analysis showed that OR of PN was significantly reduced if patients wore frozen gloves and socks during treatment (OR 0.56; 95 % CI 0.38-0.81) in the EPN group. Patients developing PN after the first cycle are less likely to receive docetaxel at the planned dose intensity and usage of frozen gloves and socks may modify the risk.
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Old 01-15-2014, 06:02 PM   #2
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Re: Neuropathy prevention

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2014 Jan 1;71(1):19-25. doi: 10.2146/ajhp130126.
Prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Piccolo J, Kolesar JM.
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PURPOSE:
The prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) are reviewed.
SUMMARY:
A number of agents, including amifostine, glutathione, and vitamin E, were evaluated as prevention strategies for CIPN, with no agent demonstrating efficacy. Calcium and magnesium are effective for the prevention of CIPN; however, concerns regarding reduced chemotherapy efficacy linger. Venlafaxine, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), was evaluated for the prevention of neuropathy in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trial of patients receiving an oxaliplatin-based regimens every two weeks and demonstrated significantly less acute neurotoxicity compared with the control group. Treatment options for CIPN include reducing the dosage of the chemotherapy, changing the chemotherapy, and treating CIPN with adjunct therapy. Adjunct therapy with topical agents, tricyclic antidepressants, and anticonvulsants, such as pregabalin and gabapentin, have shown limited efficacy. However, a randomized, double-blind, crossover, Phase III trial of duloxetine versus placebo for the treatment of CIPN caused by paclitaxel or oxaliplatin found that patients treated with duloxetine 60 mg daily had a larger average decrease in pain score than those receiving placebo, regardless of the chemotherapy used.
CONCLUSION:
Calcium and magnesium infusions and venlafaxine are effective in preventing CIPN but are not routinely used because of concerns related to decreased chemotherapy efficacy. Adjunct treatment options for CIPN include a topical analgesic, a tricyclic antidepressant, an anticonvulsant, or an SNRI. Duloxetine is more effective than placebo in treating oxaliplatin- or paclitaxel-induced CIPN, is well tolerated, and should be considered to be a first-line treatment option for CIPN.
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Old 02-15-2014, 12:30 AM   #3
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Re: Neuropathy prevention

CIPN treatment for cramping, twisting, spasming, pins & needle feet - a funny little thing called a Toekini - at CVS pharmacy for $10 for a pair. This is like a bikini for the toe pads, with a leather binding on the bottom. This funny little thing has completely stopped my horrible pain and spasms in my feet during the night. I only wear them in bed. They hurt the most when they are up, until I put these little guys on. No pain medicine works like these things.
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Severe neuropathy (upper thighs/upper arms) - taser sensation - (in the past), light touch finger or toes = burning. Sock free (still). Can bend knees and ankles, now. Dr. stopped Docetaxel after 5th, due to possible permanent nerve damage. (now in hands/fingers, feet/toes - pain, interested in help). 4/14/2013 - Neuropathy much less. Nerve damage is permanent in fingers & toes, hands & feet. Toekini ($10) from CVS pharmacy works great for my CIPN - feet at night. Nothing can touch my toes without burning me. I can not braid hair - fingertips do not work right.
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Old 09-01-2015, 04:48 AM   #4
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Re: Neuropathy prevention

Dr. Donald Abrams and Dr. Manuel Guzman (Spain) authored Cannabis in Cancer Care published in CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, Volume 97 Number 6 on June 2015. Dr. Donald Abrams (Chief of Oncology and Hematology at San Francisco General Hospital) and well known for his Vimeo and YouTube videos in explaining how cannabis can kill cancer, still writes in his article - Despite these impressive in vitro and animal model findings regarding the potential antitumor effects of cannabinoids, there is still no solid basis for ongoing claims by proponents of highly concentrated cannabis extracts or oils that these preparations can “cure cancer.”
Neuropathic pain is a troubling symptom in cancer patients, especially those treated with platinum-based chemotherapy or taxanes.
In an animal model of paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain, chronic administration of the nonpsychoactive cannabinoid CBD prevented the onset of chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity in mice. The investigators suggested that adjunct treatment with CBD during taxane chemotherapy may be safe and effective in the prevention or attenuation of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, although human studies are certainly required. - End of quotes
Note: I recently heard that human studies (of some sort of cannabis concurrent with chemotherapy) started in the USA within the past month.
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2007 DX DCIS ER-/PR-/Her2+
2007 3x lumpectomy, radiation
2010 DX DCIS ER-/PR-/Her2+
Mastectomy
Tram Flap - 1) wish I could delete that.
2)Interested if anyone did this, and then got implants. 3)Ruined stomach muscle. (Appreciate info about fixing this).
Recommend New Orleans instead of MD Anderson for all surgery.
12/17/2010 TCH 6x/3wks Herceptin 3/wks til 11/17/11.
12/23/2010 Lost Hair - 10/5/2011 Wig free - 4/14/2013 Long Hair again.
Severe nail detachment-(Past) 10/2011 - toenails still trying to grow back. 4/14/2013 - Normal toenails & fingernails.
Severe neuropathy (upper thighs/upper arms) - taser sensation - (in the past), light touch finger or toes = burning. Sock free (still). Can bend knees and ankles, now. Dr. stopped Docetaxel after 5th, due to possible permanent nerve damage. (now in hands/fingers, feet/toes - pain, interested in help). 4/14/2013 - Neuropathy much less. Nerve damage is permanent in fingers & toes, hands & feet. Toekini ($10) from CVS pharmacy works great for my CIPN - feet at night. Nothing can touch my toes without burning me. I can not braid hair - fingertips do not work right.
Severe constipation - (made worse by drinking small swallow of water with Senecot instead of a full glass of water - caused concrete type blockage of bowels - drink lots of water with it!)-(Past)
Severe Reflux - (great medicine available for this) - Carafate (past)
4/14/2013 Much happier now. Smiling a lot. Started working in the yard again, but must wear toeless sandals. Blessed. Best wishes & Blessings to you all. Has anyone had success with Rick Simpson Oil in curing HER2? Very interested in hearing details. I live in Texas and do not know anyone that has tried it. We can not use it here.
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