Women undergoing endocrine therapy for breast cancer often experience hot flashes. As part of a performance improvement project, 14 patients were surveyed to determine who is at risk for hot flashes during endocrine therapy. This information encourages the education of patients, increases compliance with therapy, and improves quality of life.
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