Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 55-70, February 2007

Endocrine Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

  • Carrie Tompkins Stricker

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Carrie Tompkins Stricker, MSN, CRNP, AOCN®, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, 1428 Penn Tower - 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Objectives

To discuss long-term physical effects of treatment for breast cancer including effects on reproductive, bone, sexual health, and related women’s issues.

Data Sources

Research articles, abstracts, literature reviews.

Conclusion

Long-term effects of treatment have become increasingly prevalent in breast cancer survivors. The most common are effects on reproductive, bone, and sexual health.

Implications for Nursing Practice

Long-term effects of treatment can have a significant negative impact on the long-term health and QOL of women with breast cancer. Oncology nurses are well-positioned to anticipate and address the reproductive and endocrine consequences of breast cancer treatment.

Key Words: Ovarian toxicity, Menopausal symptoms, Fertility preservation, Osteoporosis

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 Supported in part by a training grant from the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (under DAMD 17-03-1-0535) and a doctoral scholarship in Cancer Nursing from the American Cancer Society (DSCN- 05-183-01).

PII: S0749-2081(06)00159-8

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2006.11.006

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 55-70, February 2007

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