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| Research article summary (published 27 Feb 2009): |
Breast cancer and "chemobrain": the consequences of cognitive difficulties following chemotherapy and the potential for recovery.
Full Abstract
Up to one-third of women breast cancer survivors report difficulties with concentration, multi-tasking, and memory. Research in the University of Missouri, Department of Health Psychology, suggests that these cognitive difficulties are associated with poorer quality of life among breast cancer survivors after treatment. This article discusses this treatment side effect and its consequences for daily functioning, highlights ongoing research on the potential role of stress in the development of cognitive difficulties, and reviews treatment options.
Author information
Author/s: Reid-Arndt, Stephanie A (SA);
Affiliation: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Health Professions, Department of Health Psychology, USA. ReidArndtS(-atsign-)health.missouri.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study
Journal: Missouri medicine (Mo Med), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2009 Mar-Apr; vol 106 (issue 2) : pp 127-31
Dates: Created 2009/04/28; Completed 2009/06/18;
PMID: 19397112, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 6/18/2009, IMS Date: )
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