Measurement of chemotherapy-induced alopecia-time to change

Support Care Cancer. 2015 May;23(5):1197-9. doi: 10.1007/s00520-015-2647-3. Epub 2015 Feb 10.

Abstract

Data on chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) as a side effect of cancer treatment are scarce. CIA is given minimal attention in clinical trials and in the literature. However, when asking the patients with cancer for their opinion, CIA appears to have a major impact, particularly on body image and quality of life. Currently, there is no commonly used measure to evaluate CIA; It is time to improve the management and measurement of CIA.

MeSH terms

  • Alopecia / chemically induced*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Body Image
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Quality of Life
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents