Management of cutaneous adverse events caused by antineoplastic therapies: a single-center experience

Introduction Cutaneous adverse events can occur in patients treated with antineoplastic treatments, albeit their incidence has not been defined yet. The clinical presentation of CAEs related to anticancer treatments can vary. The purpose of our study is to characterize skin toxicities during oncological treatments, manage such adverse events to improve patients’ quality of life, and ensure therapeutic adherence. Methods We conducted a single-center prospective study which provided the enrollment of all patients referred to the Skin Toxicity Outpatient Clinic for the occurrence of cutaneous adverse events secondary to an ongoing antineoplastic treatment, between July 2021 and June 2023. We analyzed clinical features, and we described our therapeutic approach. Results Based on the type of drug assumed, chemotherapy-induced skin toxicity in 24 (38.7%) of the 62 evaluated patients, target therapies in 18 (29.0%), CDK4/6 cyclin inhibitors in 12 (19.4%), and immunotherapy in 6 (9.7%), while skin adverse events secondary to hormone therapy were seen in two patients. The most common cutaneous adverse event in our experience was rosaceiform rash of the face, followed by eczematous rash, hand-foot syndrome, and folliculitis. Conclusion The present study is aimed at describing the variability and heterogeneity of clinical manifestations of different pharmacological classes used in oncological patients, as well as the different pathogenesis of skin damage. Chemotherapy very frequently causes skin toxicities that are often underestimated by clinicians. Their adequate recognition and optimal treatment lead to total recovery and allow better adhesion to chemotherapy..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:32

Enthalten in:

Supportive care in cancer - 32(2024), 3 vom: 29. Feb.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Starace, Michela [VerfasserIn]
Rapparini, Luca [VerfasserIn]
Cedirian, Stephano [VerfasserIn]
Evangelista, Valeria [VerfasserIn]
Pampaloni, Francesca [VerfasserIn]
Bruni, Francesca [VerfasserIn]
Misciali, Cosimo [VerfasserIn]
Rubino, Daniela [VerfasserIn]
Zamagni, Claudio [VerfasserIn]
Pileri, Alessandro [VerfasserIn]
Piraccini, Bianca Maria [VerfasserIn]

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44.81

Themen:

Antineoplastic therapies
CDK 4/6 inhibitors
Chemotherapy
Cutaneous adverse events
Hand-foot syndrome
Immune checkpoint inhibitors
Rash
Rosaceiform dermatitis
Target therapy

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10.1007/s00520-024-08407-4

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SPR054959632