Univ. of California, San Diego
Inflammatory changes shape quality of life issues in patients on chemotherapy
Published in Lab Business Week, May 29th, 2005
According to recent research from the United States, "chemotherapy for breast cancer leads to increased fatigue, poor mood, and reduced quality of life. Few studies have examined possible changes in inflammation during chemotherapy as potential contributors to this phenomenon."
"This study examined the relationship among circulating levels of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) and fatigue, depressed mood, and quality of life before and during anthracycline-based chemotherapy," said P.J....
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Source: Lab Business Week (2005-05-29)
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