More than 70% of women with breast cancer report hot flashes

More than 70% of women living with breast cancer experience hot flashes.

These symptoms can affect sleep and daily life, and some patients delay or stop hormone therapy because of them.

Regular treatment can help prevent cancer from returning, but only 60% of patients take it regularly, according to the report.

In a study, patients taking elinzanetant had 6.5 fewer hot-flash episodes than those taking a placebo during weeks four to 12.