An Examination of the Longitudinal Relationship Between Cognitive Function and Physical Activity Among Older Breast Cancer Survivors in the Thinking and Living With Cancer Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older cancer survivors are at risk for cognitive decline. Physical activity can improve cognition, and better cognitive function may facilitate greater physical activity.

Purpose

We examined the potential bidirectional relationship between cognitive function and physical activity in older breast cancer survivors and controls.

Methods

The sample included women with newly diagnosed, nonmetastatic breast cancer (n = 395) and women without cancer (n = 374) ages 60-98. Participants were recruited as part of a larger multisite study, assessed prior to systemic therapy, and followed yearly for 36 months. Attention, processing speed, and executive function was measured using six neuropsychological tests, self-reported cognitive function using the Perceived Cognitiv

SUBMITTER: Tometich DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10074030 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature