A new study led by Dr. Patricia Ganz, director of cancer prevention and control research at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, demonstrates a significant correlation between poorer performance on neuropsychological tests and memory complaints in post-treatment, early-stage breast cancer patients — particularly those who have undergone combined chemotherapy and radiation. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Ganz PA, et al. Cognitive Complaints After Breast Cancer Treatments: Examining the Relationship With Neuropsychological Test Performance. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2013 Apr 19. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23606729
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