A Prospective, Longitudinal Investigation of the Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Effects of Cancer Therapy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Enrollment
- 112
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 8 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Many breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy complain of problems with concentration and memory. This has been referred to as chemo fog. The current study is investigating this phenomenon by measuring mental function of breast cancer patients prior to and after exposure to chemotherapy, and by comparing mental function in those patients who receive chemotherapy and those who do not.
Detailed Description
Many breast cancer patients treated with chemotherapy complain of problems with concentration and memory. This has been referred to as chemo fog. The current study will investigate this phenomenon by measuring neuropsychological functioning in early stage breast cancer patients prior to and after exposure to chemotherapy, and by comparing change in cognitive function in patients who receive chemotherapy to similar breast cancer patients receiving hormonal therapy only.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •stage I or II breast cancer; woman; 50-65 years old; post-menopausal
Exclusion Criteria
- •history of previous cancer or chemotherapy; significant neurological or psychiatric history
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Not specified