Cognitive impairment and chemotherapy: A brief overview

In the last years chemotherapy has significantly increased overall survival in patients with different cancer types. However, chemotherapy drugs often cause various side effects and many patients report a decline in cognitive function. These disordersaffect several cognitive domains over time: memory, speed of cognitive processes and executive functions are especially involved (Tchen et al., 2003; Conroy et al., 2013a; Koppelmans et al., 2012; Zimmer et al., 2015; Wefel et al., 2010; Hess et al., 2015; Hermelink et al., 2010; Tager et al., 2010; Deprez et al., 2012; Ahles et al., 2010; Jim et al., 2012; Hutchinson et al., 2012; Amidi et al., 2015; Iconomou et al., 2004; Ono et al., 2015; Cruzado et al., 2014; Wefel et al., 2014).
Source: Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Oncology reviews Source Type: research