Impact of Pain on Symptom Burden in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neurotoxicity.
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
; 22(2): 108-116, 2024 02 15.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38364373
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (CIPN) affects the quality of life of cancer survivors. However, the impact of pain on symptom burden remains undefined. This study aimed to define differences in the clinical symptom profile of patients with painful and nonpainful CIPN. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 579 participants (median age, 59 years [IQR, 19 years]; F=66%) were assessed cross-sectionally 6 months posttreatment. CIPN severity was graded using multiple methods, including patient-reported outcome measures, a clinically graded scale (NCI-CTCAE), and a neurologic examination score. Participants were classified into subgroups based on patient symptom report, with painful CIPN characterized by the presence of shooting/burning pain, and nonpainful CIPN characterized by the presence of numbness or tingling without shooting/burning pain. Behavioral changes were assessed via structured patient interview regarding symptom impact on sleep, exercise, and treatment-seeking.RESULTS:
Among 579 participants, 24% (n=140) reported painful CIPN, 48% (n=280) reported nonpainful CIPN, and 28% (n=159) had no CIPN. Participants with painful CIPN demonstrated higher CIPN severity than those with nonpainful CIPN across multiple measures, including NCI-CTCAE, neurologic grading, and patient report (all P<.05). Participants with painful CIPN were more likely to report that their symptoms affected their ability to exercise (P=.007), produced sleep impairment, and increased treatment-seeking behavior due to their symptoms (both P<.001) compared with participants with nonpainful CIPN.CONCLUSIONS:
Overall, participants with painful CIPN reported higher scores across all CIPN severity measures, including behavioral changes. This study underlines the need for accurate identification of different CIPN subgroups in hopes of informing better treatment and rehabilitation options for cancer survivors with painful CIPN.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
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Neoplasms
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Antineoplastic Agents
Limits:
Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Natl Compr Canc Netw
Journal subject:
NEOPLASIAS
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia