Cognitive Dysfunction: Feasibility of a Brief Intervention to Help Breast Cancer Survivors

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Neuroscience
• Psychology

Background:

• Cancer-related cognitive dysfunction (CRCD) affects many survivors due to complex factors.
• There is a need for effective interventions that address the multifactorial nature of CRCD.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the feasibility of an intervention for breast cancer survivors.
• To help survivors mitigate modifiable factors contributing to CRCD.
• To improve cognitive functioning in breast cancer survivors.

Main Methods:

• A single-group pre-/post-test design was employed.
• Intervention feasibility was assessed via treatment fidelity, attendance, and participant feedback.
• Preliminary efficacy was evaluated by measuring cognitive function, stress, fatigue, and mood.

Main Results:

• The intervention proved implementable and acceptable to breast cancer survivors.
• Participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements in cognitive functioning.

Conclusions:

• This intervention is a feasible and acceptable approach for breast cancer survivors.
• The findings support the potential of this intervention to improve cognitive function in CRCD.