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.
Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology
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