Oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy's effects on health-related quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors

Support Care Cancer. 2013 Dec;21(12):3307-13. doi: 10.1007/s00520-013-1905-5. Epub 2013 Aug 1.

Abstract

Oxaliplatin is a highly neurotoxic chemotherapeutic agent routinely used for the treatment of colorectal cancer. Recent data suggest that oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy may be long-lasting; however, the effects of persistent neuropathy on colorectal cancer survivors' physical and emotional well-being are not well understood. This cross sectional, descriptive study included persons who had received oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy for treatment of colorectal cancer at Moffitt Cancer Center between 2003 and 2010. Questionnaires including the Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Tool, Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), Insomnia Severity Index, Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36, and a demographic survey were administered. Pearson's correlations and linear regression analyses were used to examine relationships between neuropathy and depressive symptoms, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Eighty-nine percent of participants reported at least one symptom of peripheral neuropathy with a mean of 3.8 (±2.4) neuropathic symptoms. Depressive symptoms on the CES-D were significantly associated with more severe peripheral neuropathy(r = 0.38, p = 0.0001) and interference with activities (r = 0.59, p < 0.0001). Higher degrees of sleep disturbance on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) were significantly associated with more severe peripheral neuropathy (r = 0.35, p = 0.0004) and interference with activities(r = 0.52, p < 0.0001). HRQOL was significantly associated with peripheral neuropathy and interference with activities.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / psychology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes / etiology*
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes / psychology
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / administration & dosage
  • Organoplatinum Compounds / adverse effects*
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Oxaliplatin
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / psychology
  • Quality of Life
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Survivors

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Organoplatinum Compounds
  • Oxaliplatin