Management of hot flashes in women with breast cancer
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چکیده
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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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 17 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010