The impact of breast cancer surgery on functional status in older women – A systematic review of the literature

• Published in: European journal of surgical oncology Vol. 47; no. 8; pp. 1891 - 1899
• Main Authors: Harrison, C.A., Parks, R.M., Cheung, K.L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2021
• Subjects: Activities of daily living; Breast cancer; Functional status; Older women; Physical activity; Functional status; Older women; Breast cancer; Activities of daily living; Physical activity

Primary endocrine therapy as treatment of breast cancer is only recommended in older women with limited life expectancy. However, many older women opt for endocrine therapy due to concerns regarding frailty and potential decline in function after surgery. A decline in functional status after surgery...