Survey on adverse events associated with drug therapy for breast cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the breast cancer treatment, there may be a gap between patients' information needs and physicians' perceptions. To address this issue, we conducted a comprehensive questionnaire survey aimed to assess the specific information needs of patients regarding the adverse events (AEs) associated with treatment.

Methods

A web-based questionnaire survey (UMIN000049280: Registered on October 31, 2022) was conducted in patients with a history of breast cancer treatment. Responses were obtained regarding AEs experienced, AEs for which remedies were identified, AEs patients sought to prevent, and pre-treatment information on AEs patients desired to have.

Results

Data from 435 breast cancer patients were analyzed. The most common AEs reported included hair loss (93.3

SUBMITTER: Hara F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11447999 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature