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amifostine anhydrous and Fatigue

amifostine anhydrous has been researched along with Fatigue in 3 studies

Amifostine: A phosphorothioate proposed as a radiation-protective agent. It causes splenic vasodilation and may block autonomic ganglia.
amifostine : An organic thiophosphate that is the S-phospho derivative of 2-[(3-aminopropyl)amino]ethanethiol. A prodrug for the free thiol, WR-1065, which is used as a cytoprotectant in cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Fatigue: The state of weariness following a period of exertion, mental or physical, characterized by a decreased capacity for work and reduced efficiency to respond to stimuli.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Forty women with metastatic breast cancer were randomized to receive either paclitaxel alone (arm 1) or paclitaxel preceded by amifostine (arm 2)."9.09Randomized phase II study of high-dose paclitaxel with or without amifostine in patients with metastatic breast cancer. ( Batist, G; Blackstein, M; Bryce, C; Eisenhauer, E; Fisher, B; Gelmon, K; Iglesias, J; Mayer, L; Tolcher, A; Tomiak, E; Tomlinson, E; Yau, J; Zee, B, 1999)
"Forty women with metastatic breast cancer were randomized to receive either paclitaxel alone (arm 1) or paclitaxel preceded by amifostine (arm 2)."5.09Randomized phase II study of high-dose paclitaxel with or without amifostine in patients with metastatic breast cancer. ( Batist, G; Blackstein, M; Bryce, C; Eisenhauer, E; Fisher, B; Gelmon, K; Iglesias, J; Mayer, L; Tolcher, A; Tomiak, E; Tomlinson, E; Yau, J; Zee, B, 1999)
" Xerostomia is a side effect of radiation therapy and, if not managed properly, can disrupt the patient's quality of life and lead to other health related issues."2.41Head and neck cancer: managing xerostomia and other treatment induced side effects. ( Gosselin, TK; Pavilonis, H, 2002)
"Patients with well-differentiated thyroid cancer have a good prognosis but a significant chance for local recurrence."1.32Quality of life with well-differentiated thyroid cancer: treatment toxicities and their reduction. ( Elkins, D; Goffman, TE; Karakla, D; Mason, ME; Mendoza, A; Shaffer, B, 2004)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gosselin, TK1
Pavilonis, H1
Mendoza, A1
Shaffer, B1
Karakla, D1
Mason, ME1
Elkins, D1
Goffman, TE1
Gelmon, K1
Eisenhauer, E1
Bryce, C1
Tolcher, A1
Mayer, L1
Tomlinson, E1
Zee, B1
Blackstein, M1
Tomiak, E1
Yau, J1
Batist, G1
Fisher, B1
Iglesias, J1

Reviews

1 review available for amifostine anhydrous and Fatigue

ArticleYear
Head and neck cancer: managing xerostomia and other treatment induced side effects.
    ORL-head and neck nursing : official journal of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, 2002,Fall, Volume: 20, Issue:4

    Topics: Amifostine; Fatigue; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Pain; Pain Management; Skin Abnormalities; Tre

2002

Trials

1 trial available for amifostine anhydrous and Fatigue

ArticleYear
Randomized phase II study of high-dose paclitaxel with or without amifostine in patients with metastatic breast cancer.
    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1999, Volume: 17, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alopecia; Amifostine; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; Breast Neoplasms; Combined Mod

1999

Other Studies

1 other study available for amifostine anhydrous and Fatigue

ArticleYear
Quality of life with well-differentiated thyroid cancer: treatment toxicities and their reduction.
    Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association, 2004, Volume: 14, Issue:2

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amifostine; Chronic Disease; Fatigue; Fem

2004