Ocular Toxicity in Breast Cancer Management: Manual for The Oncologist

Clin Breast Cancer. 2022 Jun;22(4):289-299. doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2022.02.002. Epub 2022 Feb 7.

Abstract

Ocular adverse events are common to many antineoplastic agents, although often misunderstood. In most cases, they are easily manageable, but sometimes they require instrumental diagnostics and specific treatments. There are currently no international guidelines for the management of these toxicities. In this review we summarized the main ocular adverse events related to the antineoplastic agents used in the treatment of breast cancer, analyzing their clinical presentation and management, trying to provide a useful tool to be used in clinical practice.

Keywords: Adverse events; Breast Cancer; Eye disorders; Management of toxicities; Ocular toxicities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents* / adverse effects
  • Breast Neoplasms* / chemically induced
  • Breast Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Oncologists*
  • Toxic Optic Neuropathy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents