Management of dermatologic adverse events associated with tumor treating fields in patients with glioblastoma multiforme: A 27-case series.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study summarized the clinical management of 27 patients with glioblastoma multiforme who tumor treating fields therapy for the healthcare providers.

Methods

Glioblastoma multiforme patients who experienced dermatologic adverse events after tumor treating fields therapy from April 2019 to May 2021 were included. The clinical management involved educating patients and their caregivers on the prevention of dermatologic adverse events, scalp assessment and preparation, and removal and replacement of the transducer array. Informed consent for participating in the study including the taking of pictures was obtained from all patients.

Results

The dermatologic adverse events were successfully managed in all 27 patients, with no severe dermatologic adverse event

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9428807 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature