Management of dermatologic adverse events associated with tumor treating fields in patients with glioblastoma multiforme: A 27-case series

Abstract

ObjectiveThis study summarized the clinical management of 27 patients with glioblastoma multiforme who tumor treating fields therapy for the healthcare providers. MethodsGlioblastoma multiforme patients who experienced dermatologic adverse events after tumor treating fields therapy from April 2019 to May 2021 were included. The clinical management involved educating patients and their caregivers on the prevention of dermatologic adverse events, scalp assessment and preparation, and removal and replacement of the transducer array. Informed consent for participating in the study including the taking of pictures was obtained from all patients. ResultsThe dermatologic adverse events were successfully managed in all 27 patients, with no severe dermatologic adverse events were reported. ConclusionsData on tumor treating fields-related dermatologic adverse events is rarely reported, and published reports of management of scalp dermatologic adverse events are lacking. This case series summarizes a clinically individualized management for tumor treating fields-related dermatologic adverse events.