Effects of physical exercise during adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer on long-term tested and perceived cognition: results of a pragmatic follow-up study.

Willeke R NaaktgeborenEmmie W KoevoetsMartijn M StuiverWim H van HartenNeil K AaronsonElsken van der WallMiranda VelthuisGabe SonkeSanne B SchagenWim G GroenKatie M O'Brien

Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment (2024)

In this pragmatic follow-up study, exercising and being overall more physically active during or after adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer was not associated with better tested or self-reported cognitive functioning, on average, 8.5 years after treatment. Future prospective studies are needed to document the complex relationship between exercise and CRCI in cancer survivors.

Keyphrases

physical activity
study protocol
depressive symptoms
mental health
high intensity
social support
mild cognitive impairment
current status
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
white matter
body composition