Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
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Support Care Cancer · Jul 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of myofascial techniques for treatment of upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors: randomized controlled trial.
Besides pain, myofascial dysfunctions may contribute to the presence of upper limb impairments such as impaired range of motion, decreased strength, lymphedema, and altered postures and kinematics. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of myofascial therapy in addition to a standard physical therapy program for treatment of upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors. ⋯ Myofascial therapy has no additional beneficial effect for improvement of upper limb function in breast cancer survivors.
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Support Care Cancer · Jul 2017
Incidence of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy receiving treatment and prescription patterns in patients with breast cancer.
Taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN) can affect quality of life and treatment outcomes in breast cancer patients. Despite the high incidence, treatment of PN has not been established. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and prescribing pattern of TIPN receiving pharmacologic treatment in real-world practice. ⋯ One-fifth of breast cancer patients who were treated with taxane-based chemotherapy experienced TIPN receiving treatment, and its risk factors were paclitaxel use, old age, overweight, and metastatic cancer.