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Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports 6/2021

01.06.2021 | Breast Cancer (AS Zimmer, Section Editor)

Managing Common Estrogen Deprivation Side Effects in HR+ Breast Cancer: an Evidence-Based Review

verfasst von: Bethânia Soares dos Santos, Cláudia Bordignon, Daniela Dornelles Rosa

Erschienen in: Current Oncology Reports | Ausgabe 6/2021

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The article reviews the consequences of estrogen deprivation during endocrine therapy for breast cancer and provides an update on alternative therapies for the management of symptoms.

Recent Findings

Endocrine therapy has progressed substantially in recent years, and its use is recommended for all breast cancer patients expressing hormone receptors. The main adverse events of this treatment can be controlled with medications and nonpharmacological measures. Antidepressants are effective in controlling vasomotor symptoms. Vaginal discomfort can be treated with local lubricants and pelvic floor physiotherapy, which may help in sexual dysfunction. Pathophysiological mechanisms of musculoskeletal symptoms during aromatase inhibitors treatment are not well understood, but some studies evaluating treatment with duloxetine, yoga, and acupuncture have shown some benefits. For prevention of bone loss, patients with risk factors should be offered bisphosphonates or denosumab.

Summary

Individualization of treatment is crucial. Consideration should be given to therapy effects on quality of life, and strategies for controlling associated symptoms should be offered.
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Metadaten
Titel
Managing Common Estrogen Deprivation Side Effects in HR+ Breast Cancer: an Evidence-Based Review
verfasst von
Bethânia Soares dos Santos
Cláudia Bordignon
Daniela Dornelles Rosa
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2021
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Oncology Reports / Ausgabe 6/2021
Print ISSN: 1523-3790
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-021-01055-5

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