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Sharing real-world experiences to optimize the management of olaparib toxicities: a practical guidance from an Italian expert panel.
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer - 1 May 2020
Lorusso Domenica, Bologna Alessandra, Cecere Sabrina Chiara, De Matteis Elisabetta, Scandurra Giusy, Zamagni Claudio, Arcangeli Valentina, Artioli Fabrizio, Bella Mariangela, Blanco Giusi, Cardalesi Cinzia, Casartelli Clelia, De Vivo Rocco, Di Napoli Marilena, Gisone Emanuele Baldo, Lauria Rossella, Lissoni Alberto Andrea, Loizzi Vera, Maccaroni Elena, Mangili Giorgia, Marchetti Claudia, Martella Francesca, Naglieri Emanuele, Parolin Veronica, Ricciardi Giusy, Ronzino Graziana, Salutari Vanda, Scarfone Giovanna, Secondino Simona, Spagnoletti Ilaria, Tasca Giulia, Tognon Germana, Guarneri Valentina
Abstract excerpt
Olaparib is the first poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor approved as maintenance therapy of recurrent ovarian cancer (OC) patients with a BRCA mutation. To achieve the maximum clinical benefit, adherence to olaparib must be persistent. However, in clinical practice, this is challenged by the frequent suboptimal management of toxicities. In view of the expanding use of olaparib also in Italy, physicians must...
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