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Optimal delivery of male breast cancer follow-up care: improving outcomes
Authors Ferzoco R, Ruddy K
Received 23 July 2015
Accepted for publication 28 August 2015
Published 23 November 2015 Volume 2015:7 Pages 371—379
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/BCTT.S75630
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Peer reviewers approved by Dr Tuhin Das
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Editor who approved publication: Professor Pranela Rameshwar
Raina M Ferzoco, Kathryn J Ruddy
Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
Abstract: Male breast cancer is a rare disease. There are limited data to inform optimal treatment and follow-up strategies in this population. Currently, most follow-up guidelines are drawn from the vast literature on female breast cancer, despite the fact that male breast cancer has unique biological characteristics. In this review, we discuss clinical characteristics of male breast cancer as well as current best practices for long-term care with a focus on surveillance, screening, and treatment-related symptom management in male breast cancer survivors.
Keywords: male breast cancer, follow-up, surveillance, screening
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