Effect of amifostine on patient assessed clinical benefit in irradiated head and neck cancer.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
; 48(4): 1035-9, 2000 Nov 01.
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| ID: mdl-11072160
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To determine if head and neck (H/N) cancer patients receiving daily amifostine during radiation therapy (RT) experienced clinical benefit (improvement in their ability to carry out normal functions with reduced discomfort) compared to nonamifostine treated patients. METHODS AND MATERIALS This was an open-label, multi-institutional randomized trial in 303 H/N cancer patients treated with RT +amifostine. Clinical benefit was measured using an 8-item validated Patient Benefit Questionnaire (PBQ) during and up to 11 months after RT.RESULTS:
301 patients completed one or more PBQ assessments. Amifostine patients had significantly better PBQ scores (p < 0.05) than controls. The improvement in PBQ scores was most significant during chronic xerostomia.CONCLUSIONS:
Amifostine use results in improved Patient Benefit Questionnaire (PBQ) scores, which is indicative of improved oral toxicity related outcomes and improved clinical benefit. Less oral toxicity should lead to preservation of late dental and oral health, and improvements in activities such as diet, nutrition, and sleep.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Protetores contra Radiação
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Xerostomia
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Atividades Cotidianas
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Amifostina
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Neoplasias de Cabeça e Pescoço
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos