Managing adverse events associated with sorafenib in renal cell carcinoma.
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The Royal Marsden Hospital, London.Issue Date
2010-08-09T13:15:20Z
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Sorafenib, a multi-targeted kinase inhibitor, is approved in Europe for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma whose treatment with an interferon or interleukin-2-based therapy has previously failed, or who are unsuitable for such therapy. Unlike some first-generation anti-cancer therapies, sorafenib is generally associated with moderate and manageable adverse events. Some of the most common adverse events include a hand-foot skin reaction, diarrhoea and rash. As nurses provide an interface between the patient and the clinical team, it is important that they understand how sorafenib-related adverse events impact on patients. It is equally vital that nurses are able to recognize and manage these adverse events. Our experience has shown that with patient education, early reporting, monitoring and treatment, the adverse events of sorafenib therapy can be easily and effectively managed. Optimal adverse event management helps ensure treatment compliance and ensures that patients receive maximum benefit from therapy.Citation
Managing adverse events associated with sorafenib in renal cell carcinoma., 19 (1):58-60 Br J NursJournal
British Journal of NursingPubMed ID
20081715Type
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