The risk of dementia in breast cancer survivors: a meta-analysis of observational studies

• Published in: Annals of medicine (Helsinki) Vol. 57; no. 1; p. 2529579
• Main Authors: Tan, Shijun, Yang, Jiawei, Guo, Guiping, Hong, Shicui, Guo, Li, Situ, Honglin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 01.12.2025; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Breast cancer; Breast Neoplasms - complications; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - therapy; Cancer Survivors - psychology; Cancer Survivors - statistics & numerical data; cognitive disorders; Cognitive Dysfunction - epidemiology; Cognitive Dysfunction - etiology; dementia; Dementia - epidemiology; Dementia - etiology; Female; Humans; meta-analysis; Observational Studies as Topic; Oncology; Risk Factors; meta-analysis; dementia; Breast cancer; cognitive disorders

Cognitive problems are among the most common post-treatment symptoms experienced by breast cancer patients, raising concerns about their long-term cognitive health. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the relationship between cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors and the risk of developing dem...