Treatment interruption and discontinuation of hormonal therapy in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients.
Daqin MaoHilal HachemHong ChangDanai DimaJoshua DowerMichael WismerJohn K ErbanKaren M FreundSusan K ParsonsPublished in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2020)
This study showed that HT interruptions and discontinuation were common, often associated with HT-related symptoms. Clinicians caring for breast cancer patients on HT should monitor closely for treatment-emergent symptoms, especially women with pre-existing disorders, and support them to continue therapy through aggressive symptom management and other patient-centered approaches.