Relationship of physical activity and cognitive functioning among breast cancer survivors: a cross-sectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cancer related cognitive decline is a common long-term side effect of cancer and its treatments among breast cancer survivors. Physical activity is a modifiable risk factor related to cognitive decline. However, existing research lacks consensus regarding the relationship between cognition and exercise as well as the impact of cancer treatments on this relationship. Baseline data from an ongoing randomized clinical trial was utilized to examine the relationship between self-reported and objectively measured cognition with physical activity. Exploratory analyses examined cancer treatments as potential moderators.

Methods

Breast cancer survivors (N = 253) completed a battery of neurocognitive tests, the PROMIS Cognitive abilities questionnaire, medical char

SUBMITTER: Hartman SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526472 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature