The risk of dementia in breast cancer survivors: a meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cognitive problems are among the most common post-treatment symptoms experienced by breast cancer patients, raising concerns about their long-term cognitive health. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the relationship between cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors and the risk of developing dementia.

Materials and methods

PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched for cohort studies published from database inception to August 27, 2024, using medical subject headings (MeSH) and keywords. All statistical analyses were performed using Stata statistical software version 14.0. If p > 0.1 and I² ≤50%, a fixed-effects model was adopted. If I² > 50%, a random-effects model was adopted. The funnel plot and Egger's test were used to

SUBMITTER: Tan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12269053 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature