effects on bone metabolism. The hormone deprivation state resulting from certain cancer therapies enhances osteoclastic bone resorption, promoting bone loss. Osteoporosis risk factors unique to patients with cancer include chemotherapy-induced menopause
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along with other risk factors for fracture. 3 , 5 – 8 Although a few studies early in the use of AIs suggested that adherence to these guidelines was suboptimal, 9 – 13 there are few recent data. As consensus about the importance of AIs in HT regimens
Jeffrey Crawford, David C. Dale, Nicole M. Kuderer, Eva Culakova, Marek S. Poniewierski, Debra Wolff, and Gary H. Lyman
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have DM. 14 , 15 Because DM is itself a cause of peripheral neuropathy, PIPN might be more prevalent and severe in patients with breast cancer and DM. However, the available evidence is limited for considering DM a risk factor for PIPN. Several case
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Identify psychological risk factors for PPBCT that may be targeted in preventive interventions Background Persistent pain after breast cancer treatment (PPBCT) affects 25% to 60% of patients treated for breast cancer, 1 may persist for
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). These dimensions are an individual's physical make-up, social support, access to care, health behaviors, psychological factors, biological risk factors, treatment factors, community resources, and geographic region. Methods Data Source SEER
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, prevention strategies, and newer treatment modalities for CDI. 4 – 9 Patients with cancer are particularly vulnerable to CDI, which is attributed to traditional risk factors such as age; cancer itself; hospitalization and health care exposure; chemotherapy
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.S. Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results registry (SEER). Clinical identification of risk factors for adverse outcomes will allow for patient-specific counseling on prognosis and intervention. Methods: Population-based data from SEER 18 was used to assess
