Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairment

Abstract

Today, with the advances in cancer treatments, survival times have increased, which has made treatment side effects more important. Cancer-related cognitive insufficiency is one of the problems that may arise during or after treatment. Especially, memory, attention, executive functions and negative effects of psychomotor speed have been shown. It is important for both the patient and the caregivers to affect the quality of life and the increase in health expenditures. Many factors are responsible for the pathogenesis. Although there is currently no specific treatment, there are agents that show benefit. Routine screening seems to be important for early diagnosis and treatment of patients.