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Self-Reported Assessment of the Socio-Economic Impact of Anticancer Chemotherapy-Related Neurotoxicity

Authors :
Cavaletti, G
D'Acunti, A
Porcu, A
Masiello, G
Del Campo, L
Traclo, G
De Lorenzo, F
Bernasconi, D
Cavaletti G.
D'Acunti A.
Porcu A.
Masiello G.
Del Campo L.
Traclo G.
De Lorenzo F.
Bernasconi D. P.
Cavaletti, G
D'Acunti, A
Porcu, A
Masiello, G
Del Campo, L
Traclo, G
De Lorenzo, F
Bernasconi, D
Cavaletti G.
D'Acunti A.
Porcu A.
Masiello G.
Del Campo L.
Traclo G.
De Lorenzo F.
Bernasconi D. P.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity is a well-known complication of several very effective systemic anticancer treatments, mainly presenting as cognitive impairment (“chemo-brain”) and peripheral neuropathy. The social and economic effects of long-lasting chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity on patients’ lifestyles and their relationships are under-investigated, and their impact is, therefore, largely unknown. In this study, we used a web-based questionnaire to record the self-reported perception of chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity on cancer patients’ health status, but also on several different aspects of their daily life. From the study results, it emerged that the impact of chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity on personal, social, and working activities is very high. A similar effect was also observed when the psychological impact is assessed. Moreover, there is evidence suggesting that the management of CIPN is suboptimal; this is partially due to a lack of effective drugs, but also of appropriate advice from healthcare providers. In conclusion, this study provides evidence for the relevance of the impact on the explored aspects of the daily life of cancer patients and spotlights the need for a larger and more structured investigation on these long-term side effects of anticancer chemotherapy.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
ELETTRONICO, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1434547045
Document Type :
Electronic Resource