Oral Information About Side Effects of Endocrine Therapy for Early Breast Cancer Patients at Initial Consultation and First Follow-Up Visit: An Online Survey

• Published in: Health communication Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 421 - 426
• Main Authors: Luschin, Gero, Habersack, Marion
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Routledge 21.04.2014; Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - adverse effects; Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - therapeutic use; Austria; Breast cancer; Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy; Breast Neoplasms - pathology; Communication Barriers; Consultation; Endocrine therapy; Female; Health Surveys; Humans; Internet; Male; Pain; Physician-Patient Relations; Quality of life; Side effects; Women; Womens health; Austria

This study was initiated to identify how physicians inform women about specific side effects of endocrine therapy for early breast cancer. It is recommended that women with early breast cancer receive endocrine treatment for at least 5 years. Although this medication is an important step in curing b...