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ArticleWorld journal of oncology2021

Quality of Life in Patients With Severe Skin Reactions in Course of First-Generation Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors Monoclonal Antibodies (Our Experience With Cetuximab).

Rossella De Luca, Gianluca Lo Coco, Raffaele Addeo, Silvia Ileana Sara Fattoruso, Annunziata Auriemma, Roberta Paci, Ornella Mistretta, Maria Stella Epifanio, Angela Salvato, Alberto D'Agostino and 1 more

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Article in World journal of oncology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Rossella De LucaDepartment of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, Section of Medical Oncology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Gianluca Lo CocoDepartment of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Raffaele AddeoOncology Operative Unit, Hospital of Frattamaggiore (NA), ASLNA2NORD, Italy.
Silvia Ileana Sara FattorusoOncology Operative Unit, Hospital of Frattamaggiore (NA), ASLNA2NORD, Italy.
Annunziata AuriemmaOncology Operative Unit, Hospital of Frattamaggiore (NA), ASLNA2NORD, Italy.
Roberta PaciDepartment of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, Section of Medical Oncology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Ornella MistrettaDepartment of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, Section of Medical Oncology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Maria Stella EpifanioDepartment of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Angela SalvatoOncology Operative Unit, Hospital of Frattamaggiore (NA), ASLNA2NORD, Italy.
Alberto D'AgostinoSurgery Unit and Trauma Center, AORN Sant'Anna e San Sebastiano, Caserta, Italy.
Giuseppe CiceroDepartment of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, Section of Medical Oncology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
University of Palermo · ITUniversity of Palermo · AROspedale Sant'Anna · IT

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMetastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with wild type expression of RAS and RAF genes can be treated with anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) monoclonal antibodies, such as cetuximab, in combination with chemotherapy. Skin toxicity represents the most serious and frequent side effect in these patients. Skin manifestations occur in approximately 80% of patients. In this study, we investigated the consequences on body image and quality of life (QoL) of patients with severe skin toxicity.

methodsOne hundred patients were enrolled with mCRC. All patients signed informed consent and completed questionnaires to assess QoL and body discomfort. Toxicity was assessed on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAEs).

resultsThe greatest impact on QoL was represented by difficulties in managing skin rash-related side effects. Data showed a significant impact in psychological sphere and social relationships.

conclusionsSkin side effects, particularly rash, influence QoL and social relationships, compromising therapeutic compliance.

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CetuximabChemotherapyMetastasesMetastatic colorectal carcinomaPsychological reactionsQuality of lifeSkin rash

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