Arthralgias & Myalgias

Arthralgias & Myalgias (CancerSource.com)
Comprehensive information about arthralgias (joint pain) and myalgias (diffuse muscle pain, usually accompanied by malaise) caused by some chemotherapy drugs and biologic response modifiers. Topics include: the problem; incidence; cause; specific chemotherapies (eg, vinblastine, paclitaxel, docetaxel, topotecan and gemcitabine; biologic response modifiers (including G-CSF and GM-CSF); paraphysiology; assessment; risk factors; diagnostic evaluation; symptom management; therapeutic approaches; and patient self-care. Aimed at nurses. [1/04]