Open AccessInterventions to Alleviate Symptoms Related to Breast Cancer Treatments and Areas of Needed Research
Author(s) -
Michelle Christine Janelsins,
Karen M. Mustian,
Luke J. Peppone,
Lisa K. Sprod,
Michelle Shayne,
Supriya G. Mohile,
Kavita D. Chandwani,
Jennifer S. Gewandter,
Gary R. Morrow
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of cancer science and therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5956
DOI - 10.4172/1948-5956.s2-001
Subject(s) - medicine , breast cancer , psychological intervention , cardiotoxicity , intervention (counseling) , cancer , alternative medicine , clinical research , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , psychiatry , pathology , chemotherapy
Treatments for breast cancer produce a host of side effects, which can become debilitating. Some cancer treatment-related side effects occur in up to 90% of patients during treatment and can persist for months or years after treatment has ended. As the number of breast cancer survivors steadily increases, the need for cancer control intervention research to alleviate side effects also grows. This review provides a general overview of recent clinical research studies of selected topics in the areas of symptom management for breast cancer with a focus on cognitive difficulties, fatigue, cardiotoxicity, bone loss, insomnia, and cancer pain. We review both pharmacological and behavioral intervention clinical research studies, conducted with breast cancer patients and survivors. Additionally, clinical perspectives on symptom management and recommendations for areas of needed research are provided.