Longitudinal changes in patient-reported cognitive complaints among older adults with gastrointestinal malignancies — results from the Cancer and Aging Resilience Evaluation (CARE) Registry

ConclusionsIn this first study, examining early change in CC among older adults with cancer,  ~ 28% exhibited cognitive decline. Baseline cognition is the most important early predictor of follow-up cognition. Longer follow-up is needed to identify long-term predictors of CC change in cancer survivors.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsCognitive decline, even early, may occur in many older adults with cancer. Baseline and regular follow-up assessments of cognitive symptoms are an important component of survivorship care.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research