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[Endocrine therapy in breast cancer: efficacy and adverse events]
Rahel Odermatt1, Anita Wolfer, Khalil Zaman
1Département d'oncologie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. rahel.odermatt@chuv.ch
Abstract:
Endocrine therapy remains a mainstay in the treatment of endocrine-sensitive breast cancer. In the adjuvant setting, 5 years of endocrine therapy significantly reduces recurrence rate and mortality. Tamoxifen is the molecule of choice for premenopausal women, whereas for postmenopausal women aromatase inhibitors are currently part of the standard treatment. Endocrine therapy can induce side effects, which can affect patient's quality of life and lead to premature treatment interruption. Identification and adequately addressing these side effects is fundamental to maintain good treatment compliance and therefore improve breast cancer specific outcome.
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