Occupational Exposure to Antineoplastic Drugs

Dear Colleagues,

Antineoplastic agents are medications used to treat cancer that can cause adverse health effects in patients treated with these drugs. In particular, they can be harmful to both cancerous and healthy cells. This is obviously acceptable for cancer patients who have a life-threatening disease. However, healthcare professionals and veterinary workers occupationally exposed to antineoplastic drugs should be protected, and consequently their exposure to these agents eliminated or reduced as much as possible.

In this Special Issue, we hope to bring together significant research that advances the knowledge base on occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs. Of particular interest will be papers that evaluate occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs through biological and environmental monitoring. In vitro, in vivo, and human studies, as well as mechanistic studies that contribute to the understanding of worker health effects are welcome. Additionally, papers that describe risk assessments, bases for occupational exposure limit (OEL) development, and evidence-based risk management are also being sought.  This Special Issue will focus on the publication of original manuscripts and critical reviews to advance the understanding of the possible health effects of antineoplastic drugs and the means to protect workers exposed to them.

Prof. Dr. Ivo Iavicoli
Dr. Jerald L. Ovesen
Dr. Paul J. M. Sessink
Dr. Cristina Sottani
Dr. Elena Grignani
Guest Editors

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