Age-related differences in patient-reported and objective measures of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy among cancer survivors.

Melisa L WongBruce A CooperSteven M PaulGary AbramsKimberly ToppKord M KoberMargaret A ChesneyMelissa MazorMark A SchumacherYvette P ConleyJon D LevineChristine Miaskowski

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)

Despite having worse light touch, cold, and vibration sensations, older cancer survivors with CIPN reported less severe pain and interference with activities. This discordance highlights the importance of including both patient-reported and objective measures to assess CIPN in cancer survivors to better evaluate this clinical condition.

Keyphrases

patient reported
chemotherapy induced
young adults
childhood cancer
chronic pain
pain management
physical activity
neuropathic pain
early onset
middle aged
spinal cord
drug induced