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The impact of chemotherapy on cognitive outcomes in adults with primary brain tumors

Abrey, Lauren

In: Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 2012, vol. 108, no. 2, p. 285-290

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    Titel
    • The impact of chemotherapy on cognitive outcomes in adults with primary brain tumors
    Autor
    • Abrey, Lauren. Department of Neurology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 26, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
    Dokumententyp
    • Postprint
    Sprache
    • Englisch
    Veröffentlicht in
    • Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 2012, vol. 108, no. 2, p. 285-290. Springer US; http://www.springer-ny.com
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    • oai:doc.rero.ch:321674
    Summary
    There is growing recognition that chemotherapy may have short and long term impact on cognitive function of cancer patients. However, the impact of chemotherapy on the cognition of adult patients with primary brain tumor has not been extensively studied. This article will review the evidence for both positive and negative impact of chemotherapy on cognitive function of adult brain tumor patients as well as potential confounding factors