Patient-reported outcomes and chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment in gynecologic malignancy.

Stephanie AlimenaLauren PhilpEndel John OravMackenzie W SullivanMarcela Del CarmenAnnekathryn GoodmanWhitfield B GrowdonAmy BregarEric EisenhauerRachel Clark Sisodia

Published in: International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society (2022)

While no overt memory issues were discovered with serial administration of patient-reported outcome measures, rates of adverse emotional symptoms such as depression, tension, and worry diminished after chemotherapy administration. Further study is needed about the phenomenon of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment using a larger cohort.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
locally advanced
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
working memory
radiation therapy
chemotherapy induced
emergency department
physical activity
drug induced