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The long road after breast cancer: survivorship issues and long-term treatment effects in young women

  • By

  • Martina Pagliuca

  • Roberto Buonaiuto

  • Annarita Verrazzo

  • Sara Parola

  • Margherita Tafuro

  • Claudia Calderaio

  • Claudia Martinelli

  • Rossana Di Rienzo

  • Miriam Pirolo

  • Christian Zurlo

  • Ornella Tinelli

  • Roberta Valente

  • Luisa Cirillo

  • Martina Autiero

  • Maria Luisa D’Aulisio Garigliota

  • Raffaella Di Monda

  • Carmine De Angelis

  • Michelino De Laurentiis

  • June 17, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Navigating Life After Breast Cancer: Long-Term Challenges and Treatment Outcomes in Young Female Survivors

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionBreast Cancer Survivorship in Young Women
Key MechanismsTreatment-related toxicities, psychological distress, reproductive health concerns
Target PopulationYoung female breast cancer survivors
Care SettingMultidisciplinary survivorship care

Key Highlights

  • Long-term physical effects include bone density loss, cognitive dysfunction, and persistent fatigue.
  • High prevalence of psychological distress, including anxiety and depression.
  • Fertility and reproductive health concerns are central issues for young survivors.
  • Social challenges include difficulties with work reintegration and financial toxicity.
  • A patient-centered approach is essential for optimal survivorship care.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Routine screening for long-term effects and psychological distress.

Management

  • Tailored survivorship care plans addressing physical, psychological, and reproductive health.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Ongoing health monitoring and preventive measures.

Risks

  • Increased vulnerability during transition away from oncology teams.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Young female breast cancer survivors experiencing long-term effects.

Endocrine therapies can lead to vasomotor symptoms and other chronic side effects.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Integrate oncologic care with primary care and mental health services.
  • Provide early counseling on fertility preservation and reproductive health.
  • Implement structured survivorship programs with coordinated care pathways.

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Original Source(s)

The long road after breast cancer: survivorship issues and long-term treatment effects in young women

  • by Martina Pagliuca, Roberto Buonaiuto, Annarita Verrazzo, Sara Parola, Margherita Tafuro, Claudia Calderaio, Claudia Martinelli, Rossana Di Rienzo, Miriam Pirolo, Christian Zurlo, Ornella Tinelli, Roberta Valente, Luisa Cirillo, Martina Autiero, Maria Luisa D’Aulisio Garigliota, Raffaella Di Monda, Carmine De Angelis, Michelino De Laurentiis

  • June 17, 2026

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