2018
DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.7_suppl.186
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Elucidating the endocrine therapy experience of South Carolina breast cancer survivors.

Abstract: 186 Background: Literature consistently shows high discontinuation and non-adherence rates for patients taking endocrine therapy (ET) for breast cancer treatment. The aim of this study is to understand from the breast cancer survivor perspective which modifiable aspects have the greatest impact on the likelihood of ET continuation. Methods: Twenty-two hormone receptor-positive breast cancer survivors under age 64 who had been prescribed ET since 2000 were recruited for participation in focus groups conducted … Show more

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“…Side effects were self-reported by participants and both physical and psychological side effects from HT were reported in the included studies. The most commonly reported physical side effects were fatigue (26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33), hot flashes (26,27,(29)(30)(31)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37), night sweats (29,31,33,34,37), musculoskeletal pain J o u r n a l P r e -p r o o f (25,26,37,38,27,29,(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36), weight gain (26)(27)(28)(29)32,33,37), alopecia (29,32,33,35,37), sexual dysfunctions including loss of sexual interest (27,29,…”
Section: Study Characteristicsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Side effects were self-reported by participants and both physical and psychological side effects from HT were reported in the included studies. The most commonly reported physical side effects were fatigue (26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33), hot flashes (26,27,(29)(30)(31)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37), night sweats (29,31,33,34,37), musculoskeletal pain J o u r n a l P r e -p r o o f (25,26,37,38,27,29,(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36), weight gain (26)(27)(28)(29)32,33,37), alopecia (29,32,33,35,37), sexual dysfunctions including loss of sexual interest (27,29,…”
Section: Study Characteristicsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Participants explained that they had been informed of the side effects of primary treatment such as chemotherapy ( 27), but expressed the desire to be forewarned about the potential side effects of hormone treatment (26). Some had been prepared for side effects but were surprised by the range and intensity of the menopausal symptoms (34).…”
Section: Role Of Health Care Professionals (Hcps)mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Side effects were self-reported by participants and both physical and psychological side effects from HT were reported in the included studies. The most commonly reported physical side effects were fatigue (26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33), hot flashes (26,27,(29)(30)(31)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37), night sweats (29,31,33,34,37), musculoskeletal pain (25)(26)(27)29,(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37)(38), weight gain (26)(27)(28)(29)32,33,37), alopecia (29,32,33,35,37), sexual dysfunctions including loss of sexual interest (27,…”
Section: Study Characteristicsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Participants explained that they had been informed of the side effects of primary treatment such as chemotherapy (27), but expressed the desire to be forewarned about the potential side effects of hormone treatment (26). Some had been prepared for side effects but were surprised by the range and intensity of the menopausal symptoms (34).…”
Section: Role Of Health Care Professionals (Hcps)mentioning
confidence: 99%
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