Behavioral symptoms are a common adverse effect of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and include disturbances in energy, sleep, mood, and cognition. These symptoms cause serious disruption in patients' quality of life and may persist for years after treatment. Patients need accurate information about the occurrence of these adverse effects as well as assistance with symptom management. This review considers four of the most common behavioral sequelae of breast cancer, namely fatigue, sleep disturbance, depression, and cognitive impairment. Research on the prevalence, mechanisms, and treatment of each symptom is described, concluding with recommendations for future studies.
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Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of
VOLUME: 26
Page Numbers: 768-77
Journal Abbreviation: J. Clin. Oncol.
ISSN: 1527-7755
DAY: 10
MONTH: Feb
YEAR: 2008
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