Cognitive performance in survivors of breast cancer and markers of biological aging

ConclusionsThe results of the current study suggest a significant association between measures of biological aging and objective measures of cognitive performance in survivors of breast cancer. Future prospective studies are needed to confirm a causal role of biological aging as a driver of declines in cognitive function after cancer treatment.

Source: Cancer - November 26, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Judith E. Carroll, Kathleen Van Dyk, Julienne E. Bower, Zorica Scuric, Laura Petersen, Robert Schiestl, Michael R. Irwin, Patricia A. Ganz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research