2019
Partnered, adapted argentine tango dance for cancer survivors: A feasibility study and pilot study of efficacy
Worthen-Chaudhari L, Lamantia M, Monfort S, Mysiw W, Chaudhari A, Lustberg M. Partnered, adapted argentine tango dance for cancer survivors: A feasibility study and pilot study of efficacy. Clinical Biomechanics 2019, 70: 257-264. PMID: 31751861, DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.08.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer survivorsPostural controlCOP measuresMean satisfaction rateNeurotoxic cancer treatmentsBalance training programPostural control deficitsTango danceHalf of participantsPreliminary efficacySensorimotor trainingNormal rangePromising treatmentPressure measuresQuiet standingSatisfaction rateBalance deficitsCancer treatmentPilot studySurvivorsMore sessionsFeasibility criteriaTango classesControl deficitsMore studies
2017
Gait, balance, and patient-reported outcomes during taxane-based chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients
Monfort S, Pan X, Patrick R, Ramaswamy B, Wesolowski R, Naughton M, Loprinzi C, Chaudhari A, Lustberg M. Gait, balance, and patient-reported outcomes during taxane-based chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Research And Treatment 2017, 164: 69-77. PMID: 28374323, PMCID: PMC5510549, DOI: 10.1007/s10549-017-4230-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer patientsPatient-reported outcomesTaxane-based chemotherapyCancer patientsChemotherapy cyclesEarly-stage breast cancer patientsPatient-reported symptom severityDevelopment of CIPNSubsequent chemotherapy cyclesFirst chemotherapy cyclePatient-reported symptomsDose-limiting toxicityOutpatient oncology clinicsSelf-reported symptomsTaxane infusionTaxane therapyTaxane treatmentCIPN symptomsDose intensityPeripheral neuropathyOncology clinicPatient functionPhysical functionFunctional deficitsGait testing
2016
Natural history of postural instability in breast cancer patients treated with taxane-based chemotherapy: A pilot study
Monfort S, Pan X, Patrick R, Singaravelu J, Loprinzi C, Lustberg M, Chaudhari A. Natural history of postural instability in breast cancer patients treated with taxane-based chemotherapy: A pilot study. Gait & Posture 2016, 48: 237-242. PMID: 27341530, PMCID: PMC4969166, DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2016.06.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAntineoplastic AgentsBreast NeoplasmsDocetaxelFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPaclitaxelPilot ProjectsPostural BalanceTaxoidsConceptsBreast cancer patientsTaxane-based chemotherapyCancer patientsPostural instabilityChemotherapy cyclesBalance impairmentNatural historyCOP excursionPilot studyCoP ellipse areaSubsequent chemotherapy cyclesFirst chemotherapy cycleEyes-closed conditionTaxane exposureTaxane infusionEllipse areaOncology clinicConfidence ellipse areaPatient populationChemotherapy treatmentAdverse symptomsBreast cancerBaseline valuesEffective treatmentSide effects