ESTRO Multidisciplinary Management of Breast Cancer 2017

Hot flushes

Neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying development of hot flushes remain poorly defined • estrogen withdrawal at the time of menopause appears to play a role.

Advice Lifestyle changes

• avoiding triggers • keeping the core body temperature cool

Extensive research has been conducted to identify nonhormonal medications or nonpharmacologic options for symptom management

19-9-2017

N. Lynn Henry, ASCO 2014