Publications by authors named "Ashley Nurhussein-Patterson"
Breast Cancer Res Treat
June 2020
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the side effects of capecitabine, a drug used for treating breast cancer, focusing on diarrhea and hand-foot syndrome (HFS) that can impact patient quality of life and treatment adherence.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 259 metastatic breast cancer patients using both in-person and automated phone assessments to identify genotypes linked to these toxicities, finding several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) significantly associated with the side effects.
- - The findings suggest that these genetic markers could help tailor capecitabine dosing to minimize side effects, marking a promising step toward personalized cancer treatment based on individual genetic profiles.
