Endocrine effects of breast cancer treatment.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss long-term physical effects of treatment for breast cancer including effects on reproductive, bone, sexual health, and related women's issues.


METHODS
Research articles, abstracts, literature reviews.


CONCLUSIONS
Long-term effects of treatment have become increasingly prevalent in breast cancer survivors. The most common are effects on reproductive, bone, and sexual health.


CONCLUSIONS
Long-term effects of treatment can have a significant negative impact on the long-term health and QOL of women with breast cancer. Oncology nurses are well-positioned to anticipate and address the reproductive and endocrine consequences of breast cancer treatment.
Stricker
Carrie Tompkins
CT
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA. carrie.stricker@uphs.upenn.edu
D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000187:drug effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D004703:Endocrine System / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D019584:Hot Flashes / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008593:Menopause; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D010053:Ovary / Q000187:drug effects; D011859:Radiography; D014621:Vagina / Q000503:physiopathology
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents