Risk of herpes zoster among breast cancer survivors in Japan: A nationwide claims data analysis

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Japanese women, with approximately 1 in 9 women expected to develop the disease during their lifetime. Herpes zoster (shingles) is also common, affecting approximately 1 in 3 individuals. Although studies have suggested that breast cancer survivors have a higher risk of herpes zoster, the timing of this increased risk and the impact of different breast cancer treatment modalities remain unclear.

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