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Published on: September 12, 2019
Hepatitis C infection and chemotherapy toxicity
Amy Ly1, Heather H Cheng2,3, Laura Alwan1
11 Department of Pharmacy, University of Washington Medicine/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, WA, USA.
Abstract:
There exists little guidance on chemotherapy toxicity management in patients with a history of or active hepatitis C viral infection. We report four cases of patients with solid organ tumors and hepatitis C viral infection, who have experienced severe or unexpected toxicities with chemotherapy. Based on the four case reports, we recommend increased laboratory monitoring for toxicities, initial dose reductions for chemotherapy given with palliative intent, or pre-emptive use of growth factor support, even if the patient presents with normal liver function tests. In this patient population, we also recommend treating active hepatitis C viral infection prior to chemotherapy treatment when possible.
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