Plasma levels of interleukin-6 mediate neurocognitive performance in older breast cancer survivors: The Thinking and Living With Cancer study.
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34784
Abstract: BACKGROUND Immune activation/inflammation markers (immune markers) were tested to explain differences in neurocognition among older breast cancer survivors versus noncancer controls. METHODS Women >60 years old with primary breast cancer (stages 0-III) (n = 400) were assessed before… read more here.
Keywords: older breast; plasma levels; breast cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Epigenetic aging in older breast cancer survivors and non-cancer controls: preliminary findings from the Thinking and Living with Cancer (TLC) Study.
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34818
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cancer and its treatments may accelerate aging in survivors; however, research has not examined epigenetic markers of aging in longer term breast cancer survivors. This study examined whether older breast cancer survivors showed greater… read more here.
Keywords: older breast; epigenetic aging; breast cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Factors influencing utilization of cancer rehabilitation services among older breast cancer survivors in the USA: a qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-021-06678-9
Abstract: Many older breast cancer survivors experience long-term disability due to cancer and cancer-related treatments. However, less than 20% of older breast cancer survivors utilize cancer rehabilitation services to address cancer-related disability. Further understanding of survivor… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; cancer rehabilitation; cancer; older breast ... See more keywords
Adapting an Evidence-Based Exercise and Education Program for Older Breast Cancer Survivors for the REJOIN Trial.
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DOI: 10.1123/japa.2022-0013
Abstract: Physical activity (PA) promotes survival and mitigates symptoms in older breast cancer survivors (BCS), especially to reduce joint pain associated with adjuvant hormonal treatment. The purpose is to describe the adaptation process for an evidence-based… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; older breast; trial; cancer survivors ... See more keywords
Assessment of Gait Speed and Timed Up and Go Measures as Predictors of Falls in Older Breast Cancer Survivors
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DOI: 10.1177/15347354211006462
Abstract: Background: Older breast cancer survivors are at an increased risk of loss of postural balance and accidental falls, however, the ability of clinical mobility measures to predict falls has not been determined. The purpose of… read more here.
Keywords: gait speed; breast cancer; cancer survivors; cancer ... See more keywords
Patient reported outcomes in older breast cancer survivors.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.12072
Abstract: 12072Background: The majority of breast cancer patients are age 66 years or older at diagnosis, yet little is known about the symptom burden of older breast cancer survivors. Methods: Using the sam... read more here.
Keywords: breast; breast cancer; cancer survivors; older breast ... See more keywords
Elevated C-Reactive Protein and Subsequent Patient-Reported Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer Survivors: The Thinking and Living With Cancer Study
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.22.00406
Abstract: PURPOSE To examine longitudinal relationships between levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and cognition in older breast cancer survivors and noncancer controls. METHODS English-speaking women age ≥ 60 years, newly diagnosed with primary breast cancer (stage… read more here.
Keywords: cognition; older breast; breast cancer; cancer ... See more keywords