Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 12, 2026

Whole Body Vibration Methods with Survivors of Polio
Published on: October 17, 2018
Low neuropsychologic performance among adult cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy
Robert J Ferguson1, Tim A Ahles
1Department of Psychiatry & Center for Psycho-Oncology Research, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756, USA. robert.j.ferguson@dartmouth.edu
Abstract:
Decline in neuropsychologic test performance following adjuvant chemotherapy for various types of cancer has gained much research attention over the past decade. From available data, about one fourth to one third of individuals undergoing systemic chemotherapy exhibit measurable decrements in performance of standard tests of cognitive function. Many cancer survivors report that cognitive problems interfere with function and compromise quality of life. However, these declines appear subtle and there are little available longitudinal data examining pre- to post-treatment cognitive change. Further, there is little available evidence identifying the causes of cognitive decline. This paper reviews current literature on low neuropsychologic performance following systemic chemotherapy and hypotheses on the causes of cognitive symptoms following chemotherapy. Future research directions, with emphasis on longitudinal research design as well as treatment implications, are discussed.
Related Concept Videos
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Cannabinoids
Two synthetic agonists of THC,...
Distinctive Features of Adult Stem Cells vs Cancer Stem Cells
Adult stem cells
Adult stem cells are tissue-specific; hence, they divide to develop the tissue from which they originate. One type of adult stem cell is the epithelial stem cell, which gives rise to the keratinocytes in the multiple layers of epithelial cells in the epidermis of the skin. Adult bone marrow has three distinct types of stem cells:...
Adult Stem Cells
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Dopamine Receptor Antagonists
Phenothiazines, such as prochlorperazine...
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists
Pathophysiology of Cardiac Performance

