Symptoms and Treatment in Cancer Therapy-Induced Early Menopause
- 1 June 2006
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Oncologist
- Vol. 11 (6), 641-654
- https://doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.11-6-641
Abstract
Learning Objectives: After completing this course, the reader will be able to: Describe the therapeutic options when hot flashes disrupt the quality of life or quality of sleep in breast cancer patients.Select appropriate nonpharmacological or pharmacological options in the management of hot flashes in breast cancer patients.Discuss the relative efficacy and safety of interventions in the treatment of hot flashes in breast cancer patients. Access and take the CME test online and receive 1 AMA PRA category 1 credit at CME.TheOncologist.comKeywords
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