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Neuropsychologic deficits may follow breast Ca chemo: recall, language.(News)
SAN ANTONIO -- Chemotherapy for breast cancer appears to exert subtle adverse effects on cognitive function, Barbara Collins, Ph.D., reported at a breast cancer symposium sponsored by the Cancer Therapy and Research Center.
Specifically, these neurotoxic effects are most apparent in the domains of recall, working and immediate memory, and language. The question remains whether the deficits persist long-term, and if so, do they effect psychosocial adjustment, added Dr. Collins of Ottawa Hospital.
Anecdotal reports and retrospective studies have suggested that breast cancer patients who are given chemotherapy experience neuropsychologic impairment not encountered by patients who don't receive this form of treatment. For ...
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