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View article: Optimizing Adjuvant Care in Early Breast Cancer: Multidisciplinary Strategies and Innovative Models from Canadian Centers
Optimizing Adjuvant Care in Early Breast Cancer: Multidisciplinary Strategies and Innovative Models from Canadian Centers Open
The adjuvant treatment landscape for hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2–) early breast cancer (EBC) is rapidly evolving, with a diverse range of therapeutic options—including endocrine …
View article: Feasibility, safety and tolerability of estrogen and/or probiotics for improving vaginal health in Canadian African, Caribbean, and Black women: A pilot phase 1 clinical trial
Feasibility, safety and tolerability of estrogen and/or probiotics for improving vaginal health in Canadian African, Caribbean, and Black women: A pilot phase 1 clinical trial Open
Background A dysbiotic vaginal microbiome (VMB) is associated with clinical conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and an increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. Considering the high prevalence of BV among Af…
View article: Risk Factors for Treatment Toxicity and High Side Effect Burden Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Retrospective Chart Review
Risk Factors for Treatment Toxicity and High Side Effect Burden Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Retrospective Chart Review Open
Background/Objectives: This study describes the sequelae, side effects, and toxicities experienced by Canadian breast cancer survivors at a breast cancer survivorship clinic at a tertiary academic cancer centre and identifies potential ris…
View article: Prospective surveillance and early intervention to prevent chronic breast cancer-related arm lymphedema—what are the barriers?
Prospective surveillance and early intervention to prevent chronic breast cancer-related arm lymphedema—what are the barriers? Open
Up to one in five early breast cancer patients develop chronic upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer treatments. This treatment complication is irreversible and can significantly impact the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. T…
View article: Breast cancer survivorship care: a narrative review of challenges and future directions
Breast cancer survivorship care: a narrative review of challenges and future directions Open
These findings indicate the need for a holistic and personalized approach to BCSC. The importance of implementing a multi-disciplinary and coordinated approach to survivorship care has been emphasized. This includes further involvement of …
View article: Sexual health after breast cancer: a clinical practice review
Sexual health after breast cancer: a clinical practice review Open
Breast cancer (BC) diagnoses not only present physical challenges but profoundly affect survivors' psychosocial well-being leading to sexual health challenges. This clinical practice review aimed to discuss the current literature and outli…
View article: Examining stigma in experiences of male breast cancer patients and its impact as a barrier to care: a narrative review
Examining stigma in experiences of male breast cancer patients and its impact as a barrier to care: a narrative review Open
This review highlights the presence of stigma in the care of MBC patients and its distressing effects on patients. There is a need for increased awareness among the medical community to improve diagnosis and treatment of MBC patients, to a…
View article: Updates on the preventions and management of post-mastectomy pain syndrome beyond medical treatment: a comprehensive narrative review
Updates on the preventions and management of post-mastectomy pain syndrome beyond medical treatment: a comprehensive narrative review Open
Mindfulness and yoga show potential efficacy for PMPS treatment, but the evidence is limited. More research is needed to confirm these findings and to explore other psychosocial interventions.
View article: Hair loss: alopecia fears and realities for survivors of breast cancer—a narrative review
Hair loss: alopecia fears and realities for survivors of breast cancer—a narrative review Open
Alopecia, as a result of cancer treatment, has many significant and distressing effects on breast cancer patients. Customized interventions may help breast cancer patients feel more comfortable about themselves, after experiencing chemothe…
View article: Introduction of a Patient as Teacher Program into family medicine residency: an exploratory pilot study
Introduction of a Patient as Teacher Program into family medicine residency: an exploratory pilot study Open
Background: Family medicine residents should be prepared to address the psychosocial issues that breast cancer survivors may experience. Objectives: Our study aimed to implement a patient-centred approach model into the family medicine res…
View article: The Association Between Smoking Status and Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Systematic Review
The Association Between Smoking Status and Breast Cancer Recurrence: A Systematic Review Open
Given the current evidence, although limited, active smokers should quit smoking after BC diagnosis as trends indicate a positive association between active smoking and BC recurrence. More robust evidence is needed to assess such associati…