Impact of Treatments to Improve Cognitive Function and Quality of Life on Cancer Patients with Carcinoma of the Testes

Vasiľková, Lucia

doi:10.14735/amko2016267

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“…Chemotherapy, especially platinum-based treatment, is associated with paraesthesia, hypogonadism, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension (71), and also with memory problems and lower cognitive performance in TCSs (68). This condition, known as “chemo-brain” or “chemo-fog” has been described in other tumor types (72). In some cases, the prevalence of cognitive difficulties in TCSs is unexpectedly high, especially in terms of neuropsychological outcomes (73).…”

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Psychosocial Issues in Long-Term Survivors of Testicular Cancer

et al. 2019

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Testicular cancer is the most frequent tumor in young males aged 15–39 years. As cure rates are currently around 90%, the prevalence of survivors is increasing. However, a disease-free condition does not necessarily correspond to a life free of physical and psychosocial health problems. The aim of this review was to explore psychosocial morbidity among testicular cancer survivors. A literature search was conducted in three electronic databases (PubMed, Medline, and Embase). The results of the search on cancer survivors were then combined with those of the search on psychosocial concerns and work performance. Eighty-four publications met the inclusion criteria. Physical, psychological, work-related problems and changing perspectives about work and life in general influenced life and career decisions among testicular cancer survivors. Individual health, sexual relationships and work problems, affect several important aspects of survival and significantly influence the QoL of long-term survivors.

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