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Correlates of cognitive impairment in adult cancer survivors who have received chemotherapy and report cognitive problems.

Shannon L GutenkunstJanette L VardyHaryana M DhillonMelanie L Bell
Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)
We found that psychological characteristics are more important than demographic and medical characteristics in self-reported cognitive impairment, whereas other characteristics are more important in objective cognitive impairment. This suggests clinicians should investigate possible psychological problems in cancer survivors who self-report cognitive impairment.
Keyphrases
  • cognitive impairment
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • healthcare
  • childhood cancer
  • palliative care
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • physical activity
  • rectal cancer