Episode # 73 • 21 Jul 2026
Comprehensive Care in Breast Cancer Survivorship
When breast cancer treatment ends, recurrence surveillance can easily overshadow the symptoms and concerns that continue to affect daily life. In this episode of the BackTable Tumor Board Podcast, Dr. Kate Baker and Dr. Lindsay Peterson discuss how effective survivorship care can address recurrence anxiety, endocrine therapy toxicities, bone health, sexual health, and the broader emotional and practical needs of patients after treatment.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
03:29 - First Survivorship Visit & Clinic Workflow
13:40 - Addressing Recurrence Anxiety in Breast Cancer Survivors
18:41 - Endocrine Therapy Side Effects
20:01 - Managing Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgias & Joint Pain
23:56 - Hot Flash Treatment Options
26:20 - Addressing Sexual Side Effects
30:14 - Bone Health, Bisphosphonates & Dental Clearance
35:20 - Calcium and Vitamin D Dosing in Diet vs Supplement
36:54 - Survivorship Care Takeaways
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More about this episode
The conversation begins with different models for survivorship clinics and the priorities of an initial survivorship visit. Drs. Baker and Peterson explore how clinicians can address recurrence anxiety while also evaluating patients’ emotional, social, and financial needs. They then review common endocrine therapy toxicities, including arthralgias, hot flashes, fatigue, reduced bone density, and sexual side effects.
The discussion includes practical strategies for managing aromatase inhibitor–associated joint pain, available treatments for hot flashes, and approaches to sexual health concerns. Drs. Baker and Peterson also examine bone-health management, including bisphosphonate therapy, dental clearance, and appropriate calcium and vitamin D intake. The episode concludes with guidance for building a more comprehensive and patient-centered approach to breast cancer survivorship.
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