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Observational studySupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

Early change in fatigue, insomnia, and cognitive impairment and symptom severity 3 years post-treatment in breast cancer survivors.

Rachel M Lee, Joshua A Rash, Melanie Seal, Joy McCarthy, Sheila N Garland

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Observational study in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Rachel M LeeDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Science, Memorial University, 230 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3107-3344
Joshua A RashDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Science, Memorial University, 230 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0927-0712
Melanie SealDiscipline of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University, 230 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada.
Joy McCarthyEastern Health, St. John's, NL, Canada.
Sheila N GarlandDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Science, Memorial University, 230 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, NL, A1C 5S7, Canada. sheila.garland@mun.ca.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6119-318X

Funding

Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Award 707146
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeBreast cancer is the most common form of cancer among Canadian women. Survivorship challenges include fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairment. This study examined (1) symptom trajectory from diagnosis to 3 years; (2) whether symptom change in the first 4 months was associated with prolonged difficulties after 3 years; and (3) which factors were associated with deterioration in symptoms during the first 4 months.

methodsThis prospective observational cohort study examined 53 women (M

resultsPerceived cognitive impairment and fatigue increased linearly from diagnosis to 3 years. Change in fatigue in the first 4 months fully accounted for its change over 3 years. Insomnia severity and sleep quality deteriorated from diagnosis to 4 months, but returned to pre-treatment levels at 3 years. Those whose fatigue and cognitive ability deteriorated during the first 4 months were younger.

conclusionEfforts to identify those who are at risk of experiencing fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairment; monitor patients early after receiving a diagnosis; and provide targeted interventions may prevent long-term deterioration and improve well-being.

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Breast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsCognitive DysfunctionSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersCanadaFatigueFemaleHumansProspective StudiesBreast cancerCognitive impairmentFatigueInsomniaSleep quality

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PMID38499790

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