Risk of Treatment Related Death and Febrile Neutropaenia with First Line Palliative Chemotherapy for De Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer in Clinical Practice in a Middle Resource Country

Phua, Chee Ee; Tang, Weng Heng; Yusof, Mastura Md; Saad, Marniza; Alip, Adlinda; See, Mee-Hoong; Taib, Nur Aishah Mohd

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.23.10263

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“…Treatment for breast cancer comprises chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, and palliative care. 3 According to Corner and Bailey, 4 the administration of chemotherapeutic drugs may cause numerous immediate side-effects to patients (eg, hypotension, facial and bodily flushing, and abnormal taste and smell) in the short-term (eg, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal disturbances, stomatitis) and long-term (eg, fatigue, alopecia, renal toxicity, sexual dysfunction). It would also influence food intake, by prompting several gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, stomatitis, and mucositis.…”

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A qualitative study among breast cancer patients on chemotherapy: experiences and side-effects

Nies¹,

Ali²,

Abdullah³

et al. 2018

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PurposeThe objective of this study was to explore the experiences and side-effects of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy in Malaysia.Participants and methodsPurposive sampling of 36 breast cancer patients who have completed chemotherapy and agreed to participate in semi-structured in-depth interviews. A constant comparative method and thematic analysis were used to analyze the interviews.ResultsData were categorized into six main themes: know nothing of chemotherapy; fear of chemotherapy; patients’ beliefs in alternative treatments; symptom management; staying healthy after chemotherapy; and concerns of patients after chemotherapy.ConclusionDespite complaints about the bad experiences of their chemotherapy-induced side-effects, these patients still managed to complete the entire course of chemotherapy. Moreover, there is a need for a clinical pharmacy service in the oncology clinic setting in Malaysia in order to provide relevant information to help patients understand the chemotherapy received.

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A qualitative study among breast cancer patients on chemotherapy: experiences and side-effects

Nies¹,

Ali²,

Abdullah³

et al. 2018

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Challenges in Breast Cancer Control in Malaysia

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Dewadas

Haron

et al. 2022

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: High proportion of late presentation and poor survival of women with breast cancer in Malaysia does not reflect the country’s status as the third richest country in South East Asia. Herein, we examined, and collated research articles related to breast cancer trajectory i.e., primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention in Malaysia to understand, appreciate and recognize the achievements but also gaps which undermines Malaysia’s response in handling the disease. In summary, the integral task for Malaysia is to strategically align research to improve local data (research) on the extent of the country’s breast cancer problem thus from there, effective, comprehensive, evidence-based cancer control programme founded on resource level can be generated.

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Risk of Treatment Related Death and Febrile Neutropaenia with First Line Palliative Chemotherapy for De Novo Metastatic Breast Cancer in Clinical Practice in a Middle Resource Country

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A qualitative study among breast cancer patients on chemotherapy: experiences and side-effects

A qualitative study among breast cancer patients on chemotherapy: experiences and side-effects

Challenges in Breast Cancer Control in Malaysia

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