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Breast cancer relapse affected by these lifestyle factors

In women with estrogen receptor-positive invasive breast cancer, three potentially modifiable lifestyle factors—obesity, current smoking, and alcohol consumption—may increase the risk of contralateral breast cancer.

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This is the fourth of a 4-part series that reviews the current standard of care for several tumor types. Through individual patient case studies and expert physician and nurse commentary, the focus is not only on treatment efficacy but also on important supportive care topics.

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Recently, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) released new guidance on the use of breast cancer tumor markers in breast cancer management strategies.

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Postmenopausal women taking adjuvant aromatase inhibitors (AIs) for early breast cancer are statistically at significantly greater risk for grade 3 and 4 cardiovascular events than women receiving tamoxifen.

Tamoxifen and raloxifene: Dealing with the side effects

While these drugs can help prevent breast cancer, they also carry the risk of serious complications and affect a patient's quality of life. Three experts offer advice on how to manage these problems.