[Long-term morbidity caused by breast cancer therapy].
All forms of breast cancer therapies are associated with both acute adverse effects and manifold long-term morbidity. Due to the common occurrence and favorable prognosis of breast cancer, the number of those suffering from complications worsening the quality of life is considerable. In a significant proportion, the long-term adverse effects caused by the therapy can be alleviated. The importance of follow-up visits of a breast cancer patient is not limited to diagnosing or excluding of relapses. During these visits, the elucidation of long-term adverse effects and their treatment alternatives and even discussing the symptoms and supporting the patient are important with respect to the quality of life.
Leidenius
Marjut
M
HYKS:n rintarauhaskirurgian yksikkö, HUS.
Tasmuth
Tiina
T
Jahkola
Tiina
T
Saarto
Tiina
T
Utriainen
Meri
M
Vaalavirta
Leila
L
Tiitinen
Aila
A
Idman
Irja
I
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D013997:Time Factors