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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

Evaluation of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients with high-grade glioma treated with lomustine-a case series.

Kim P J Schellekens, Sarah Babette Hageman, Els C Haverkate, Marianne D van de Wetering, Frederike K Engels, Aeltsje Brinksma, Evelien de Vos-Kerkhof

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Kim P J SchellekensPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands. k.p.j.schellekens-2@prinsesmaximacentrum.nl.
Sarah Babette HagemanPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Els C HaverkatePrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Marianne D van de WeteringPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Frederike K EngelsPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Aeltsje BrinksmaPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Evelien de Vos-KerkhofPrincess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Princess Máxima Center · NL

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Abstract

purposeAlthough lomustine has been used as a chemotherapeutic agent for decades, no recommendation on appropriate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) prophylaxis is available. As CINV is considered one of the most bothersome side effects of chemotherapy, adequate prophylaxis is of relevance to improve quality of life during cancer treatment. The aim of this retrospective case series was to report the incidence and severity of CINV in pediatric patients with high-grade glioma treated with lomustine and to formulate recommendations for appropriate CINV prophylaxis.

methodsPediatric patients treated with lomustine for high-grade glioma according to the ACNS 0423 protocol were identified retrospectively. Two researchers independently reviewed and classified complaints of CINV and administered CINV prophylaxis. Treatment details, tumor localization, and response to therapy were systematically extracted from the patients' files.

resultsSeventeen children aged 8-18 years received a median of four cycles of lomustine. CINV complaints and administered prophylaxis were evaluable in all patients. Moderate or severe CINV was observed in 13/17 (76%) patients. Administered prophylactic CINV regimens varied from no prophylaxis to triple-agent combinations.

conclusionIn this case series, we identified lomustine as a highly emetogenic chemotherapeutic agent. According to the current guidelines, CINV prophylaxis with a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist in combination with dexamethasone and (fos)aprepitant is recommended.

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AntiemeticsAntineoplastic AgentsGliomaChildHumansLomustineNauseaQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesVomitingAntiemeticsAntineoplastic AgentsLomustineAnti-emeticsChemotherapy-induced nausea and vomitingCINVLomustinePediatric high-grade glioma

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