Breast cancer survivorship

J Surg Oncol. 2024 Jul;130(1):8-15. doi: 10.1002/jso.27627. Epub 2024 Mar 27.

Abstract

Breast cancer survivorship care transitions from active treatment to focus on surveillance and health maintenance. This review article discusses the crucial aspects of breast cancer survivorship, which include cancer surveillance, management of treatment side effects, implementation of a healthy lifestyle, and psychosocial support.

Keywords: breast cancer; health maintenance; side effects; surveillance; survivorship.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms* / mortality
  • Breast Neoplasms* / psychology
  • Breast Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Cancer Survivors* / psychology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Survivorship*