Abstract
Community-based oncologists are faced with challenges and opportunities when delivering quality patient care, including high patient volumes and diminished resources; however, there may be the potential to deliver increased patient education and subsequently improve outcomes. This review discusses the treatment of postmenopausal women with endocrine-resistant, hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced breast cancer in order to illustrate considerations in the provision of pertinent quality education in the treatment of these patients and the management of therapy-related adverse events. An overview of endocrine-resistant breast cancer and subsequent treatment challenges is also provided. Approved treatment options for endocrine-resistant breast cancer include hormonal therapies and mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors. Compounds under clinical investigation are also discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-94 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Cancer Management and Research |
Volume | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 11 2016 |
Keywords
- Community oncologists
- Endocrine resistance
- Hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology