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 the evidence-based management options for hot flashes, summarized in a treatment algorithm.
Kligman
L
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Supportive Care, London Regional Cancer Program, London, Ontario. lyn.kligman@lhsc.on.ca
Younus
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