Ep. 73 Comprehensive Care in Breast Cancer Survivorship with Dr. Lindsay Peterson

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. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- 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 --- 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. --- BackTable Tumor Board is the go-to multidisciplinary podcast for medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and other healthcare professionals that play an active role in cancer care. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app