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Neuropsychological Evaluation for Oncology.

David P Sheppard¹, Kyle R Noll², Jeffrey S Wefel²

¹Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.

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Cancer treatments and cancer itself can cause cognitive dysfunction. Neuropsychological evaluations identify these changes, and interventions can help manage cognitive effects on daily life.

Keywords:

Cancer Chemotherapy Cognition Cognitive rehabilitation Neuropsychological evaluation Neurosurgery Radiation

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Oncology
Neuroscience
Psychology

Background:

Cognitive dysfunction is a frequent issue for cancer patients.
Multiple factors contribute, including cancer effects, treatments (surgery, radiation, systemic therapy), comorbidities, fatigue, and mood disturbances.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the contributing factors to cancer-related cognitive dysfunction.
To highlight the role of neuropsychological evaluation in assessing cognitive function.
To emphasize the potential of cognitive interventions.

Main Methods:

Utilizing objective, validated measures for neuropsychological evaluation.
Assessing various cognitive domains relevant to patient history.

Main Results:

Neuropsychological evaluations provide insights into cognitive function patterns.
The specific cognitive domains assessed are tailored to individual patient histories.

Conclusions:

Cognitive dysfunction is a significant challenge in cancer care.
Neuropsychological assessment is crucial for understanding and managing these deficits.
Cognitive interventions offer a means to mitigate the impact on patients' daily lives.