Effectiveness of cleaning of workplace cytotoxic surface.

Purpose: To minimize the risk of chronic occupational exposure of antineoplastic drugs, cleaning procedures must be evaluated. This study was conducted to compare the detergent efficiency of cleaning solutions (two hydro-alcoholic solutions, three disinfectants and two detergents) used in different cleaning protocols.

Methods: The central surface of a stainless steel plate (30 × 50 cm) was exposed to a carboplatin solution equivalent to 105,100 ng of platinum.

Cutaneous side effects associated with sunitinib: an analysis of 8 cases.

Objective: Sunitinib is an antineoplastic agent, specifically a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Thanks to its targeted action, this drug is relatively well tolerated. The main side effects are asthenia, gastrointestinal disturbances, and dermatological effects.