title: [Long-term morbidity caused by breast cancer therapy].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: HYKS:n rintarauhaskirurgian yksikkö, HUS.
authors.forename: Marjut
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Leidenius
authors.forename: Tiina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tasmuth
authors.forename: Tiina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Jahkola
authors.forename: Tiina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Saarto
authors.forename: Meri
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Utriainen
authors.forename: Leila
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vaalavirta
authors.forename: Aila
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tiitinen
authors.forename: Irja
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Idman
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009017:Morbidity; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D013997:Time Factors