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Adjuvant

Treatment given in addition to primary (initial) treatment. For breast cancer, the primary treatment is surgery and adjuvant treatments include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapies and targeted therapies

Arthralgia

Pain in the joints

Menopausal symptoms

Symptoms of menopause - may include hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, mood changes and loss of sex drive

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