Menopause and breast cancer: symptoms, late effects, and their management

Semin Oncol. 2001 Jun;28(3):274-83. doi: 10.1016/s0093-7754(01)90120-4.

Abstract

Menopause and breast cancer are common independent health events, and coincide in some women. This article will describe what is known about the impact of menopause on breast cancer survivors, focusing on short-term symptoms and other late effects. Common menopausal syndromes in breast cancer survivors will be examined, with suggestions for their management. Strategies for prevention of the late effects of menopause in breast cancer survivors will be considered. Semin Oncol 28:274-283.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / adverse effects
  • Breast Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Breast Neoplasms* / physiopathology
  • Estrogen Replacement Therapy
  • Estrogens / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menopause* / physiology
  • Middle Aged
  • Quality of Life
  • Survivors
  • Tamoxifen / adverse effects

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Estrogens
  • Tamoxifen