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[Management of adverse effects of targeted therapy toxicities in oncology]
Elodie Coquan1, Patrick Henri, Sixtine de Raucourt
1Centre François-Baclesse, 14000 Caen.
Abstract:
During the past few years, medical treatments of cancer have improved thanks to the discovery of targeted therapies. These therapies are today widely used in cancer treatment. The mechanism of action of targeted therapies and the adverse effects they induce are different from the classic chemotherapies, and require a specific management. Most of these drugs are taken at home and orally, and as a consequence, general practitioners should be able to manage these side effects. The most current toxicities in general medicine are fatigue, high blood pressure, dermatologic, gastrointestinal and metabolic side effects. These effects, often moderate are frequent and diverse, and can impact the patient's quality of life and reduce treatment compliance. Management of these toxicities should then be well known by general practitioners in order to optimize care and improve patient wellness.
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