Self-reported cognitive function in older breast cancer survivors after chemotherapy treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study evaluated self-reported cognitive function in older breast cancer survivors and its association with prior chemotherapy.

Materials and methods

Breast cancer survivors aged 65-years and older, diagnosed 2012-2013, with local and regional stage disease, were identified through the linked Texas Cancer Registry-Medicare dataset. Survivors completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function (FACT-CogV3) instrument and provided demographic and clinical data. A PCI--sub-score of less than 54 was used to identify cognitive impairment. Linear regression models were used to examine the FACT-CogV3 primary score, and logistic regression models evaluated the PCI--sub-score.

Results

Of 4448 eligible survivors, 1594 (35.8 %) completed the FACT

SUBMITTER: Kim R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999672 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature