Behavioral symptoms in patients with breast cancer and survivors.
Title | Behavioral symptoms in patients with breast cancer and survivors. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Bower JE |
Journal | J Clin Oncol |
Volume | 26 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 768-77 |
Date Published | 2008 Feb 10 |
ISSN | 1527-7755 |
Keywords | Behavioral Symptoms, Breast Neoplasms, Cognition Disorders, Depressive Disorder, Fatigue, Female, Humans, Quality of Life, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Survivors |
Abstract | Behavioral symptoms are a common adverse effect of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and include disturbances in energy, sleep, mood, and cognition. These symptoms cause serious disruption in patients' quality of life and may persist for years after treatment. Patients need accurate information about the occurrence of these adverse effects as well as assistance with symptom management. This review considers four of the most common behavioral sequelae of breast cancer, namely fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression, and cognitive impairment. Research on the prevalence, mechanisms, and treatment of each symptom is described, concluding with recommendations for future studies. |
DOI | 10.1200/JCO.2007.14.3248 |
Alternate Journal | J. Clin. Oncol. |
PubMed ID | 18258985 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC3057774 |
Grant List | K07 CA090407 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States K07 CA090407-06 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States |