Behavioral Symptoms in Patients With Breast Cancer and Survivors
2008; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 26; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1200/jco.2007.14.3248
ISSN1527-7755
Autores Tópico(s)Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
ResumoBehavioral 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.
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