Beyond Cancer Treatment: Dermo-Aesthetic and Other Wellness Recommendations for Breast Cancer Patients

August 2024 in “ Clinical & Translational Oncology ”

Alejandro Falcón, María Isabel Gallegos Sancho, Encarnación González‐Flores, E. Calvo, Julia Ruiz‐Vozmediano, Paloma Domingo García, Ricardo López Martos, Elena Sánchez Rivas, Carmen María Iglesias Urraca, Ana Calvo, Amaia De Mariscal Polo, Rocío Ramos‐Medina, María Rivero, Virginia Martínez Marín

TLDR Breast cancer patients should balance treatment with safe wellness practices to improve quality of life, consulting their oncologist first.

This review explores multidisciplinary dermo-aesthetic interventions for breast cancer patients, highlighting the importance of balancing oncological treatments with managing physical and psychological effects. It covers various specialties, including aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery, dermatology, physiotherapy, nutrition, odontology, and gynecology, to provide a clinical guide for safe non-medical interventions. The goal is to improve patients' quality of life through personalized and integrative care strategies, while emphasizing the necessity for patients to consult with their oncologist before pursuing any dermo-aesthetic treatments.

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