Association between C-reactive protein and radiotherapy-related pain in a tri-racial/ethnic population of breast cancer patients: a prospective cohort study.

Eunkyung LeeOmar L NelsonCarolina PuyanaCristiane TakitaJean L WrightWei ZhaoIsildinha M ReisRick Y LinWayWay M HlaingJohnna L BakalarGeorge R YangJennifer J Hu

Published in: Breast cancer research : BCR (2019)

This is the first pilot study of CRP in RT-related pain, particularly in obese breast cancer patients. Future larger studies are warranted to validate our findings and help guide RT decision-making processes and targeted interventions.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
decision making
pain management
neuropathic pain
adipose tissue
type diabetes
radiation therapy
physical activity
cancer therapy
locally advanced
drug delivery
case control