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FDA issues warning on CDK inhibitors
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/FDA-warning-CDK-inhibitors
Full article: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns-about-rare-severe-lung-inflammation-ibrance-kisqali-and-verzenio-breast-cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert for CDK inhibitors, including Ibrance (palbociclib), Kisqali (ribociclib), and Verzenio (abemaciclib). (9/24/19)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- Is it safe for me to continue to take my medication (CDK4/6 inhibitors)?
- I am worried I am risk for lung disease, should I continue to take my medication (CDK 4/6 inhibitor)?
- Are there other medications that are as effective for me as a CDK 4/6 inhibitor?
- What signs or symptoms of lung disease should I be looking for?
- Should I have a chest XRAY or other scan for lung disease?
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Breast cancer
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Ovarian cancer
- NCT04533763: Living WELL: A Web-Based Program for Ovarian Cancer Survivors. This studies a group-based and web-delivered tool for ovarian cancer survivors in increasing quality of life and decreasing stress, depressive mood, anxiety, and fatigue across a 12-month period.
- NCT05047926: Prehabilitation for Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients. Prehabilitation may improve peri-operative outcomes in patients undergoing cancer surgery. This study will look at structured activity for women undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy to improve their physical state prior to surgical intervention and thus improve outcomes.
Prostate cancer
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