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Hot Flashes in Patients with Breast Cancer

Definition

Hot flashes in patients with breast cancer are sudden sensations of intense warmth, often accompanied by sweating and reddening of the skin. They are a common side effect of hormonal therapy and chemotherapy used in the treatment of breast cancer, as well as a symptom of menopause, which can be induced by certain cancer treatments.