Novel Insights into Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 38
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in cancer treatments have vastly improved survivorship; yet, cancer survivors are living long-term with treatment sequelae that can drastically affect their quality of life. Cancer-related cognitive impairment is a common and distressing symptom for cancer survivors; however, there are still several unanswered questions regarding the prevalence, etiology, course, and appropriate interventions to address this symptom and improve quality of life. Further work is also needed that focuses on the dissemination of current knowledge and the implementation of assessments and referrals for intervention in the clinical setting.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight efforts to examine cancer-related cognitive impairment, develop effective interventions, and implement appropriate screening and referrals in clinical settings. Priority research areas include the following: novel cognitive and neuropsychological assessment strategies; consideration of aging and differences in the presentation and course of cancer-related cognitive impairment across the lifespan; risk and protective factors; medical and behavioral interventions to improve cognitive function and quality of life; and implementation science to address gaps in screening and referrals for cancer-related cognitive impairment in clinical settings. A broad scope of methodologies may be appropriate for examining these topics, and study designs may include observational, clinical trials, systematic reviews, qualitative interviews, mixed-methods, and implementation science. We would also be interested in including preclinical findings that contribute to the knowledge base regarding the etiology, risk factors, and course for cancer-related cognitive impairment.
Dr. Danielle Tometich
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cognitive impairment
- cognitive dysfunction
- cancer survivorship
- quality of life
- neuropsychological assessment
- cognitive rehabilitation
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