Ovarian Follicle Biology and the Basis for Gonadotoxicity

Jul 13, 2019 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Ovarian Follicle Biology and the Basis for Gonadotoxicity

Keywords endocrine system, follicle, follicle activation, follicle death, folliculogenesis, ovarian hormones, ovarian reserve, ovary   1.1 Overview of Ovarian Function The ovary serves two roles – the production of hormones…

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Delayed Diagnosis of Symptomatic Breast Cancer

Jul 13, 2019 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Delayed Diagnosis of Symptomatic Breast Cancer

Abstract Misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most common causes of malpractice litigation. Many different issues account for the number of legal cases related…

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Breast Cancer Survivorship

Jul 13, 2019 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Breast Cancer Survivorship

Abstract Attention to issues related to breast cancer survivorship is important to optimize oncologic outcomes and quality of life. Patients, cancer care providers, and primary care providers must work collaboratively…

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Rehabilitation

Jul 13, 2019 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on Rehabilitation

Abstract It has been demonstrated that as a result of breast cancer and its treatment, survivors of the disease experience a high prevalence of functional impairments. Survivors may experience short-term,…

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General Considerations for Follow-Up

Jul 13, 2019 by in ONCOLOGY Comments Off on General Considerations for Follow-Up

Abstract Most women treated for early-stage breast cancer will be long-term survivors. In 2016 more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors were expected in the United States alone and millions…

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