Characterizing cancer-related cognitive impairments and impact on quality of life in women with metastatic breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Little is known about cancer-related cognitive impairments (CRCI) in women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The purpose of this study is to (1) comprehensively describe CRCI and any associated psychosocial and behavioral symptoms, (2) determine observable sociodemographic and clinical risk factors for CRCI, and (3) explore cognitive and psychosocial predictors of quality of life and social functioning in women living with MBC.

Methods

Using a cross-sectional design, women with MBC completed assessments (objective and subjective measures of CRCI including 3 open-ended questions, measures of psychosocial and behavioral factors, and assessments of quality of life and social function), and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, qualitative content analysis,

SUBMITTER: Henneghan AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12308896 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature