BACKGROUND: Many survivors report troubling cognitive problems that can persist long after active treatment and seriously affect their quality of life, particularly in terms of employment. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore survivors' perceptions of their cognitive functioning. METHODS: Ten female breast cancer survivors receiving treatment in a community oncology setting participated in interviews or a focus group. FINDINGS: Six major themes were derived from the analysis.
BACKGROUND: Many survivors report troubling cognitive problems that can persist long after active treatment and seriously affect their quality of life, particularly in terms of employment. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to explore survivors' perceptions of their cognitive functioning. METHODS: Ten female breast cancer survivors receiving treatment in a community oncology setting participated in interviews or a focus group. FINDINGS: Six major themes were derived from the analysis.
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breast cancer survivors’ perceptions; cognitive concerns
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