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Long-Term Fatigue and Cognitive Disorders in Breast Cancer Survivors.
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71 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 134 citations in OpenAlex.
- Long-Term Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatments: A Systematic Review.The breast journal · 2026Pooled it
- Risk factors for long-term arm morbidities following breast cancer treatments: A systematic review.Oncotarget · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of Tai Chi Chuan training on the QoL and psychological well-being in female patients with breast cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Pooled it
- A pilot investigation of the impact of acute mental and physical fatigue exposure on inflammatory cytokines and state fatigue level in breast cancer survivors.BMC women's health · 2025Trial
- The Effect of Group Counselling based on Constructive Couple Communication on Perceived Spousal Support in Uterine and Cervical Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Control Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwifery · 2024Trial
- Benefits of adaptive cognitive training on cognitive abilities in women treated for primary breast cancer: Findings from a 1-year randomised control trial intervention.Psycho-oncology · 2023Trial
- Worry and Mindfulness Differentially Impact Symptom Burden Following Treatment Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Findings From a Randomized Crossover Trial.Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine · 2023Trial
- Moderators of physical activity and quality of life response to a physical activity intervention for breast cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Trial
- Moxibustion for treating cancer-related fatigue: A multicenter, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial.Cancer medicine · 2021Trial
- Association Between Danish Guideline Treatments for Breast Cancer and Physiotherapy-Relevant Late Effects: A Nationwide Cohort Study.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Impact of Exclusive Adjuvant Radiotherapy on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Breast Cancer: A Prospective Clinical Study.Cancers · 2026Article
- Psychophysiological changes during breast cancer treatment: a longitudinal analysis of subjective and objective indicators.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Post-treatment adaptation experiences of women breast cancer survivors: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Longitudinal associations of cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity with changes in cognitive function in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a prospective matched-control study.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
- Beyond the Cure: Unveiling the Silent Struggles of Breast Cancer Survivors in Hong Kong.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Symptom burden among long-term survivors of young adult cancer: a report from the Project Milestones cohort.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Understanding symptoms in the lives of adult patients with acute or chronic illness: a phenomenological study of patient experiences.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Article
- Cognitive Mechanisms Explaining the Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Stress and Post-Traumatic Growth in Survivors of Breast Cancer.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of virtual reality-based exercise rehabilitation for enhancing functional outcomes and quality of life in adult cancer survivors: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Review
- Fatigue in long-term cancer survivors: prevalence, associated factors, and mortality. A prospective population-based study.British journal of cancer · 2025Article
11 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Survivors of early-stage breast cancer may report treatment-related side effects that persist for several years after the end of primary treatment. Among these, fatigue and cognitive disorders are frequent complaints and can negatively impact quality of life. Cancer-related fatigue is a very prevalent and distressing long-term side effect among breast cancer survivors that typically improves after completion of treatment, although many patients report severe fatigue several years post-treatment. Cognitive disorders are also common among survivors of breast cancer, especially if treated with chemotherapy. These symptoms are usually mild-to-moderate and often transient. Cognitive recovery is frequently observed within months or a few years after completion of chemotherapy or endocrine therapy. However, some breast cancer survivors may have persistent cognitive difficulties. Several types of interventions have proved to be beneficial in reducing cancer-related fatigue and cognitive difficulties. Most of these interventions for cancer-related fatigue are thought to be effective by reducing inflammation or disrupting pro-inflammatory circuits. Further studies are needed on cognitive management that has showed promising results. This narrative review summarizes the state of the art regarding long-term fatigue and cognitive disorders in patients with early breast cancer, describing prevalence, impact, pathophysiology, and risk factors, and focusing on available interventions.
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