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Review
. 2025 Mar;27(3):909-934.
doi: 10.1007/s12094-024-03636-9. Epub 2024 Aug 29.

Beyond cancer treatment: dermo-aesthetic and other wellness recommendations for breast cancer patients

Alejandro Falcón González  1 , María Isabel Gallegos Sancho  2 , Encarnación González Flores  3 , Elena Galve Calvo  4 , Julia Ruiz Vozmediano  3 , Paloma Domingo García  5 , Ricardo López Martos  6 , Elena Sánchez Rivas  7 , Carmen María Iglesias Urraca  8 , Ana Isabel Gómez Calvo  9 , Amaia De Mariscal Polo  10 , Rocío Ramos-Medina  11 , Maria Rivero  11 , Virginia Martínez Marín  12
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Review

Beyond cancer treatment: dermo-aesthetic and other wellness recommendations for breast cancer patients

Alejandro Falcón González et al. Clin Transl Oncol. 2025 Mar.

Abstract

Breast cancer, a prevalent malignancy among women, has various physical and psychological impacts. This comprehensive review offers an in-depth look at multidisciplinary dermo-aesthetic intervention approaches, emphasizing the balance between oncological therapies and the management of these effects. The information presented spans specialties such as aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery, dermatology, physiotherapy, nutrition, odontology, and gynecology. This review, which serves as a clinical guide, aims to establish a safe protocol for non-medical interventions involving oncologists, physicians, and specialists from various areas in patients with breast cancer focused on improving their quality of life. This work offers personalized and integrative care strategies for the eradication of cancer. However, it is still necessary for patients to consult with their oncologist before undergoing any dermo aesthetic treatment. However, it is still necessary for patients to consult with their oncologist before undergoing any dermo aesthetic treatment.

Keywords: Aesthetic medicine; BC; Integrative care; Multidisciplinary treatment; Oncology rehabilitation; Quality of life.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declarations. Conflict of interest: Alejandro Falcón González has served an advisory role for Pfizer, Astra-Zeneca, Novartis, Steve, and Gilead. Additionally, he has been part of the speaker bureau for Pfizer, Novartis, Lilly, Astra-Zeneca, Daichii, Eisai, Grünenthal, Seagen, and Gilead. Maria Rivero and Rocio Ramos are employees of and may own stock in Pfizer Inc. Elena Galve Calvo, María Isabel Gallegos Sancho, and Ricardo López Martos received honoraria from Pfizer for their collaboration in the preparation of this manuscript. The remaining authors declare no conflicts of interest. Ethical approval: This article does not contain any studies with human participants performed by any of the authors. Consent to participate and publication: The manuscript has been read and approved for submission by all the named authors.

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Recommendations and contraindications for dermatological care in patients with breast cancer
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Recommendations for the care of scars after oncological treatment
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Recommendations and contraindications for medical-aesthetic treatments in patients with breast cancer
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The recommendations and contraindications for aesthetic cabin treatments in patients with breast cancer
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Recommendations and contraindications for dental treatments in patients with breast cancer
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Dental care plan for patients with breast cancer
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Recommendations and contraindications for physiotherapy treatments in patients with breast cancer
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Recommendations and contraindications for following a Mediterranean diet
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Recommendations and contraindications for treatments aimed at improving genitourinary syndrome during menopause that can be performed by patients with breast cancer
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