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- Title
Oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy in colorectal cancer.
- Authors
Weickhardt, Andrew; Wells, Keith; Messersmith, Wells
- Abstract
Oxaliplatin use in palliative and adjuvant treatment of colon cancer is frequently limited by cumulative neurotoxicity, leading to reduced quality of life and decreased dose. The mechanism of this neurotoxicity is unclear, but may relate to neuronal voltage-gated sodium channels involving calcium chelation by a metabolite of the drug. Various preventative measures have been tested to reduce the incidence of neurotoxicity, including calcium and magnesium infusions, dose interruption of the drug, and prophylactic neuromodulatory agents. Despite the promising efficacy of these measures, they are not universally accepted. Less is known about the best way to treat established neurotoxicity, which is permanent in some patients, although venlafaxine has shown promise in small clinical trials. This paper analyzes the extent, cause and risk factors for neuropathy, and the potential preventative and therapeutic treatments for oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy.
- Publication
Journal of oncology, 2011, Vol 2011, p201593
- ISSN
1687-8469
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1155/2011/201593