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Breast Cancer Therapy
Study contradicts reports of problems with cognitive functioning linked to chemotherapy
January 19th, 2006
The findings from a recent study contradict reports of problems with cognitive functioning in women being linked to chemotherapy. "Evidence suggests that women diagnosed with early-stage breast carcinoma may experience cognitive problems as a consequence of adjuvant chemotherapy treatment. The present study was conducted to examine whether there are differences in cognitive performance and cognitive complaints between women treated with and without chemotherapy for TNM Stage 0 to II breast carcinoma," scientists in the United States reported. K.A. Donovan and colleagues explained, "As part of a larger study on quality of life, women were recruited...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-19)
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