Experiences and management needs of endocrine therapy-related symptoms in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis protocol

BMJ Open. 2023 Dec 7;13(12):e073915. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073915.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Patients with breast cancer and endocrine therapy-related symptoms often experience pain, self-denial, anxiety, fear of recurrence and despair, which can be extremely physically and psychologically traumatising for the patients. Failure to receive effective support and management reduces adherence to medications, leading to a higher risk of relapse and mortality. Clearly, it is paramount to identify what support these patients may need and how to meet their symptom management needs. This paper outlines a protocol to synthesise qualitative evidence on endocrine therapy symptom experiences, management expectations and preferences of patients with breast cancer.METHODS AND…
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