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Management of hot flashes in women with breast cancer
Hormone-suppression therapies are used for the treatment of breast cancer in the adjuvant and metastatic settings alike. However, side effects—including hot flashes—are frequently reported by patients as a cause of therapy discontinuation. This paper presents an overview of hormonal therapies and th...
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| Formato: | Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Multimed Inc.
2010
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2826783/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20179808 |
| Sumario: | Hormone-suppression therapies are used for the treatment of breast cancer in the adjuvant and metastatic settings alike. However, side effects—including hot flashes—are frequently reported by patients as a cause of therapy discontinuation. This paper presents an overview of hormonal therapies and the evidence-based management options for hot flashes, summarized in a treatment algorithm. |
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