Barton classified hot flashes in women with breast cancer based on clinical symptoms. This can be used to help select an appropriate therapy. The author is from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center.
Parameters:
(1) wakings from sleep
(2) frequency of hot flashes during waking hours
(3) impact on activities
(4) sweating
Parameter
Mild
Moderate
Severe to Very Severe
wakings from sleep
none
few
frequent, with sleep deprivation
frequency of hot flashes during day
<= 4
> 4 but not hourly
almost hourly
impact on activities
none
interferes with work
interferes with most activities
sweating
minor
increased
drenching; requires change in clothes
where:
• Assuming a 16 hour waking day, moderate hot flashes should occur 5 to 10 times per day.
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