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Published on: February 6, 2020
An Integrated Care Approach to Improve Well-Being in Breast Cancer Patients
Alessandra Fabi1, Alessandro Rossi2,3, Edoardo Mocini4
1Precision Medicine Unit in Senology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy. alessandra.fabi@policlinicogemelli.it.
Background:
Breast cancer (BC) treatment has recently been revolutionized by the introduction of newer targeted agents, that helped tailoring therapies around the single patient. Along with increased survival rates, a careful evaluation of diet, lifestyle habits, physical activity, emotional and psychological experiences linked to the treatment journey, is now mandatory. However, a true proposal for an omnicomprehensive and "integrative" approach is still lacking in literature.
Methods:
A scientific board of internationally recognized specialists throughout different disciplines designed a shared proposal of holistic approach for BC patients.
Results:
A narrative review, containing information on BC treatment, endocrinological and diet aspects, physical activity, rehabilitation, integrative medicine, and digital narrative medicine, was developed.
Conclusions:
In the context of a patient-centered care, BC treatment cannot be separated from a patient's long-term follow-up and care, and an organized interdisciplinary collaboration is the future in this disease's cure, to make sure that our patients will live longer and better.
Trial Registration:
NCT05893368: New Model for Integrating Person-based Care (PbC) in the Treatment of Advanced HER2-negative Breast Cancer (PERGIQUAL). Registration date: 29th May 2023.
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