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Taxane Related Arthralgia-Myalgia Syndrome:
Paclitaxel and docetaxel are the major representatives of the drug class of taxanes, agents commonly used in the treatment of a variety of solid tumors. They interfere with the mitotic process of dividing cells by stabilizing the microtubules and are the
OBJECTIVES:
Primary
- Determine the feasibility of conducting a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial for cognitive symptoms in female breast cancer survivors.
Secondary
- Estimate the variability of the clinical outcomes (FACT-Cognition Perceived Cognitive Impairment subscale, neurocognitive
Sleep disturbance is common in patients with renal disease. According to previous studies, it occurs in more than 50% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and those undergoing dialysis. 1, 2 Insomnia, restless legs syndrome (RLS), daytime sleepiness, and sleep apnea syndrome are common
Before treatment each woman needs a DCE-MRI and a biopsy of the breast mass. For women who have had diagnoses of breast cancer outside our institution, the study procedures are illustrated in figure 1. Following screening labs and enrollment, a DCE-MRI will be performed followed by a biopsy to
Gabapentin Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic agent originally developed to treat spasticity (1), and eventually was found to be effective against chronic neuropathic pain (1,2). Gabapentin is available as an oral preparation and is primarily absorbed in the small intestine (1). Gabapentin is not