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ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2026

Accounting for unmet needs resulting from cancer-related cognitive impairment.

Darren Haywood, Alexandre Chan, Raymond J Chan, Evan Dauer, Haryana M Dhillon, Ashley M Henneghan, Maryam B Lustberg, Moira O'Connor, Janette L Vardy, Susan L Rossell and 1 more

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Article in Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Transition from oncology to primary care: experience of long-term cancer survivors in a Brazilian high-complexity center.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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  2. Work challenges and cancer-related cognitive impairment: level of education accounts for unmet needs beyond cognitive impairment severity.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Darren HaywoodHuman Performance Research Centre, INSIGHT Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Moore Park, Sydney, NSW, 2030, Australia. darren.haywood@uts.edu.au.
Alexandre ChanSchool of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
Raymond J ChanCaring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Evan DauerHuman Performance Research Centre, INSIGHT Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Moore Park, Sydney, NSW, 2030, Australia.
Haryana M DhillonPsycho-Oncology Cooperative Research Group, Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Ashley M HenneghanSchool of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Maryam B LustbergYale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Moira O'ConnorSchool of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, WA, Australia.
Janette L VardyFaculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Susan L RossellDepartment of Mental Health, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia.
Nicolas H HartHuman Performance Research Centre, INSIGHT Research Institute, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Moore Park, Sydney, NSW, 2030, Australia.

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council APP1176221National Health and Medical Research Council APP1194051National Health and Medical Research Council APP2018070National Health and Medical Research Council GNT1154651
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeCancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) causes a wide range of unmet needs for cancer survivors. It is unknown which clinical, demographic, cognitive, and psychological factors underpin and account for these various unmet needs. This study aimed to (a) identify factors associated with CRCI-related unmet needs, and (b) establish the most pertinent factors that account for CRCI-related unmet needs.

methodsFour hundred and fifty-six (n = 456) cancer survivors responded to a range of demographic and clinical questions, as well as measures of CRCI-related unmet needs (MASCC COG-IMPACT), perceived cognitive impairment (PROMIS-COG), and psychological distress (DASS-21). Descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, and feed-forward multiple regression analyses were completed.

resultsCognitive impairment severity (r = 0.39 to 0.59; p < 0.01), psychological distress (r = 0.36 to 0.58; p < 0.01), and time since diagnosis (r =  - 0.11 to - 0.20; p < 0.05 to p = 0.02) were significantly associated with CRCI-related unmet needs across all domains. Age (r =  - 0.10 to - 0.22; p < 0.001 to p = 0.03), stage of cancer at initial diagnosis (r = 0.10 to 0.13; p < 0.001 to p = 0.04), stage of cancer at most progressed (r = 0.11 to 0.18; p < 0.001 to p = 0.03), and sex (r = 0.12; p = 0.01; females experiencing greater unmet needs than males), were significantly associated with one or more domains of unmet need. Cognitive impairment severity and psychological distress were the most pertinent factors accounting for CRCI-related unmet needs (R

conclusionCognitive impairment severity and psychological distress were the most key factors in accounting for CRCI-related unmet needs. Other variables, while associated with CRCI-related unmet needs, did not provide additional predictive utility. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: The results may inform the choice of supportive care targets, and future strategies, to improve supportive care for people experiencing cancer-related cognitive impairment.

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Cancer SurvivorsCognitive DysfunctionHealth Services Needs and DemandNeeds AssessmentNeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPsychological DistressQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesAssessmentCancerCancer-related cognitive impairmentNeedsUnmet needs

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PMCPMC13375739

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