Cognitive Dysfunction
Chemotherapy and
Cognitive Function: Maybe It is All in Their Heads? (Medscape)
Discusses 2 studies presented at the 37th Annual ASCO meeting that examined
the effect of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy on brain function. Although
research in this area is in its infancy, preliminary results suggest that
the cognitive effects are real. Studies are ongoing.[5/01]
Prophylactic
Cranial Irradiation in Small-Cell Lung Cancer (The Oncologist)
5, no.4 The Oncologist (August 2000): 293-298
Excellent comprehensive review of the literature on prophylactic
cranial irradiation in SCLC patients. See also the commentary by Andrew
T. Turrisi: "PCI
in SCLC: Is It Still Controversial or Is It a No-Brainer?" in the
same issue of The Oncologist. Includes an extended discussion
of the potential, nature and likelihood of cognitive side effects from
PCI. [8/00]
Peripheral Neuropathy
Managing
Symptoms: Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage) (OncoLink)
Addresses the following questions: what is peripheral neuropathy? what
causes peripheral neuropathy and how long will it last? what are the common
symptoms of peripheral neuropathy? Offers advice on things you can do
to manage peripheral neuropathy. Aimed at patients. [2/02]
CANCER-NEUROPATHY
(Association of Cancer Online Resources)
Online discussion group for cancer patients dealing with neuropathy induced
by cancer and its treatments.
Tips
for Dealing with Neuropathy (Conversations: The International
Newsletter for Those Fighting Ovarian Cancer)
Patient-created guide to dealing with peripheral neuropathy caused by
chemotherapy. Provides information on locating specialists who treat neuropathy,
discusses the use of Amifostine (Ethyol) to prevent neuropathy, and offers
information on treatments and coping strategies. Suggests additional resources
for patients with peripheral neuropathy. [3/04]
Neuroprotective
Effect of Vitamin E Supplementation in Patients Treated with Cisplatin
Chemotherapy (Journal of Clinical Oncology)
Abstract of a study published in the March 1, 2003 issue of the Journal
of Clinical Oncology to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of antioxidant
supplementation with Vitamin E in patients treated with cisplatin chemotherapy.
Concludes that Vitamin E supplementation of patients receiving cisplatin
chemotherapy decreases the incidence and severity of peripheral neurotoxicity.
[3/03]
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