What is the optimal management of hot flashes for women receiving hormonal therapy?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Academic Institution
There are many treatments that have been shown to be effective in randomized trials. I usually suggest patients first try vitamin e or acupuncture and if that is not effective to consider Effexor. Gabapentin can be effective and help with sleep, without as many sexual side effects as the antidepress...
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
There are multiple ways to treat vasomotor symptoms due to estrogen deprivation in breast cancer patients. I usually start with Vitamin E as the most simple treatment since many patients don't want to take more medicine. If they don't respond to Vitamin E and don't want to take any medicine, I rec...