Relative dose intensity of taxane-based chemotherapy in breast cancer patients in a tertiary hospital

INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer (BC) is the most diagnosed tumor among women worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and causes of low relative dose intensity (RDI) < 85% for taxane-based chemotherapy regimens used in the treatment of BC in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH).

METHODS: This was a retrospective study that included 303 BC patients, treated with taxane-based chemotherapy protocols at SQUH. RDI was calculated for each chemotherapy regimen and causes and predictors of low RDI < 85% were identified. Prophylactic and therapeutic supportive measures for certain toxicities were studied.

RESULTS: 50.8% of the patients had neoadjuvant chemotherapy, 38% had adjuvant chemotherapy, and 11.2% of patients were given palliative treatment. AC-T and AC-THP were the most used regimens (40.3% and 17.2%). Mean RDI of used taxane-based chemotherapy regimens was 93.4%. Dose delays, dose reductions, and treatment discontinuation occurred in 36.6%, 14.8%, and 11.5%, respectively. Thirty-eight patients (12.5%) had low RDI < 85% which was reduced to 9.9% after the use of an alternative taxane. Age and chemotherapy intent were significant risk factors. 83.8% received primary granulocyte colony stimulating factor.

CONCLUSION: An optimal RDI greater than 85% was achieved in most cases. Furthermore, prophylactic and therapeutic supportive measures were widely used.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

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2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2023

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Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners - (2023) vom: 15. Nov., Seite 10781552231214467

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Helwani, Amira M [VerfasserIn]
Al Suleimani, Yousuf M [VerfasserIn]
Al Baimani, Khalid [VerfasserIn]
Abdelrahman, Aly M [VerfasserIn]

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Breast cancer
Chemotherapy
Journal Article
Relative dose intensity
Taxanes
Toxicities

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Date Revised 16.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1177/10781552231214467

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NLM364604549