Abstract

Objective Oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) is an unwanted side effect of oxaliplatin chemotherapy treatment. OIPN manifests in an acute phase that lasts a few days after injection and a persistent phase that may become chronic. Currently, there is no consensus about a clinically applicable, quantitative, and objective measure of OIPN. Methods Seventeen patients treated with oxaliplatin containing adjuvant chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer, but otherwise healthy, were tested with six quantitative sensory tests (QST) and five large fibre perception threshold tracking (PTT) measures (quantified by, e.g., rheobase and electrotonus threshold) one hour before each of the 12 chemotherapy cycles given at two weeks’ intervals. These measures were repeated at 3, 6, and 12-month follow-ups. The temporal development of OIPN assessed by the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) scale, QST, and PTT measures was calculated by linear regression. Results The CTCAE score showed a tri-phasic increase during the treatment and remained increased during the follow-up. The vibration threshold (R=0.25, p
OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer100543
TidsskriftCancer Treatment and Research Communications
Vol/bind31
ISSN2468-2942
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2022

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