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This is a Prospective study (also classified as: Observational).

September 10, 2025Cancer MedicineOpen Access

Trajectories of Cognitive Complaints in Patients With Breast Cancer and Their Association With Psychosocial and Neurobiological Factors

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Prospective study reveals distinct cognitive complaint trajectories in breast cancer patients, suggesting psychosocial factors play a key role.

Four distinct cognitive complaint trajectories were identified in patients with breast cancer, indicating variability in cognitive impairment outcomes.
The largest group exhibited stable cognitive complaints, while others varied between improving and increasing complaints over time.
Patient trajectories correlated significantly with psychosocial factors like anxiety and depression, but only weakly with neuropsychological tests and neuroimaging.
The use of resting-state functional MRI allowed for in-depth analysis of brain connectivity related to cognition in this patient population.

Colaes et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Prospective study reveals distinct cognitive complaint trajectories in breast cancer patients, suggesting psychosocial factors play a key role.