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Cancer and Cancer Treatment-Related Cognitive Impairment

A review

The lecture duration is 22min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Jamie Myers
Research Associate Professor, University of Kansas School of Nursing, Kansas City, USA
Lecture Summary

Cancer and Cancer Treatment-Related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) is reported by about 75% of individuals with cancer at some point in their disease trajectory. This is a complex phenomenon that has a significant negative effect on cancer survivors’ quality of life. Dr. Myers discusses the proposed causal mechanisms, assessment challenges, and promising interventions based on current research findings. She summarizes the known benefits of exercise, mindfulness, nutrition, and cognitive rehabilitation and provides recommendations for clinical practice.

Target Audience

Oncology nurses
Trainee oncology doctors
General practitioners

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Describe aspects of CRCI commonly reported by survivors of non-central nervous system cancers
  • Outline two benefits contributing to better brain health for regular exercise and mindfulness practice
  • Review the three primary components of cognitive rehabilitation programs

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