Clinical breast cancer · 2017
Vaginal Atrophy in Breast Cancer Survivors: Attitude and Approaches Among Oncologists.
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Biglia Nicoletta, Bounous Valentina Elisabetta, D'Alonzo Marta, Ottino Laura, Tuninetti Valentina, Robba Elisabetta, Perrone Tania
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BACKGROUND: Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is a relevant problem for breast cancer survivors (BCSs), in particular for those who receive aromatase inhibitors (AIs). We conducted a survey, to assess the attitude of oncologists toward the diagnosis and treatment of VVA in BCSs.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2015, 120 computer-assisted Web interviews were performed among breast oncologists.
RESULTS: According to oncologists' perceptions, 60% of postmenopausal BCSs and 39.4% of premenopausal BCSs will suffer from VVA. Despite that none of the physicians considered VVA as a transient event or a secondary problem in BCSs, only half of the oncologists (48%) directly illustrated VVA to the patients as a possible consequence. Forty-one percent of the oncologists refer BCSs to gynaecologist to define VVA treatment, whereas 35.1% manages it alone. Nonhormonal treatments are preferred by most oncologists (71%). The main reason not to prescribe vaginal estrogen therapy in BCSs is the fear of increased cancer recurrence, the possible interference with tamoxifen, or AIs and the fear of medical litigation.
CONCLUSION: VVA is a relevant problem for BCSs. Great effort should be done to correctly inform health care providers about VVA problems and on the different possible available treatments.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2015, 120 computer-assisted Web interviews were performed among breast oncologists.
RESULTS: According to oncologists' perceptions, 60% of postmenopausal BCSs and 39.4% of premenopausal BCSs will suffer from VVA. Despite that none of the physicians considered VVA as a transient event or a secondary problem in BCSs, only half of the oncologists (48%) directly illustrated VVA to the patients as a possible consequence. Forty-one percent of the oncologists refer BCSs to gynaecologist to define VVA treatment, whereas 35.1% manages it alone. Nonhormonal treatments are preferred by most oncologists (71%). The main reason not to prescribe vaginal estrogen therapy in BCSs is the fear of increased cancer recurrence, the possible interference with tamoxifen, or AIs and the fear of medical litigation.
CONCLUSION: VVA is a relevant problem for BCSs. Great effort should be done to correctly inform health care providers about VVA problems and on the different possible available treatments.
Предметные рубрики MeSH
Administration, IntravaginalAntineoplastic AgentsAromatase InhibitorsAtrophyBreast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsChemotherapy, AdjuvantClinical CompetenceDrug InteractionsEstrogensFemaleGynecologyHumansMaleNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalOncologistsPhysician-Patient RelationsPostmenopauseSurveys and QuestionnairesTamoxifenVaginaVulva