A patient's perspective on the side effects of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of advanced and metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors.
Future Oncol
; 19(4): 299-314, 2023 02.
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| ID: mdl-37038981
In this study, the authors report on the side effects of targeted therapies used in the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors from the patient's perspective and draw comparisons with reports from healthcare professionals. The authors conducted interviews with both patients and healthcare professionals. Most participants reported gastrointestinal symptoms followed by tiredness, fluid retention, muscle cramps, skin problems, eye problems and trouble sleeping. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients reported cognitive problems and symptoms of depression, which were not reported by healthcare professionals. In conclusion, the authors' results highlight the importance of including the patient's perspective, as there is a gap in symptom reporting between patients and healthcare professionals.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Neoplasms, Second Primary
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
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Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Patient_preference
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Future Oncol
Year:
2023
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Article
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