Challenges to Oral Chemotherapy Adherence

Authors

Sonia Amin Thomas, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineFollow
Teena John, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erin Criner, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thuy My Nguyen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2019

Abstract

Oral chemotherapy has revolutionized oncology, yet with great advancement comes challenges. Oral chemotherapy medication adherence is a challenge for many patients and caregivers for many reasons, including side effects, finances, and lack of education and resources. Medication adherence is crucial in oncology to delay disease-free survival and progression-free survival. Pharmacists can help play a large role in educating patients and assisting them with issues related to oral chemotherapy. This article will discuss review papers and guidelines for oral chemotherapy adherence techniques, the role of the pharmacist, and resources to promote oral chemotherapy adherence.

Publication Title

U.S. Pharmacist

Volume

44

Issue

6

First Page

HS-9

Last Page

HS-12

Comments

This article was published in U.S. Pharmacist, Volume 44, Issue 6, pages HS-9-HS-12.

The published version is available at https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/challenges-to-oral-chemotherapy-adherence.

Copyright © 2019.

Recommended Citation

Thomas, Sonia Amin; John, Teena; Criner, Erin; and Nguyen, Thuy My, "Challenges to Oral Chemotherapy Adherence" (2019). PCOM Scholarly Works. 2016.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/scholarly_papers/2016