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AbstractModels that explain preventive behaviors, such as colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, do not account for social and cultural factors relevant to African Americans. This exploratory study...
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View ArticleThe Psychosocial and Functional Impact of Radiation Therapy
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View ArticleHealth behaviors and needs of melanoma survivors
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View ArticleThe biology of cancer-related fatigue: a review of the literature
AbstractPurposeUnderstanding the etiology of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is critical to identify targets to develop therapies to reduce CRF burden. The goal of this systematic review was to expand on...
View ArticleThe effect of melatonin on sleep and quality of life in patients with...
AbstractBackgroundFatigue and sleep problems are prevalent in cancer patients and can be associated with disruption of circadian rhythmicity. In this prospective phase II trial, we sought to assess the...
View ArticleAberrant nocturnal cortisol and disease progression in women with breast cancer
AbstractWhile a relationship between disruption of circadian rhythms and the progression of cancer has been hypothesized in field and epidemiologic studies, it has never been unequivocally...
View ArticleRelationship between subjective and actigraphy-measured sleep in 237 patients...
AbstractObjectivePatients with cancers frequently experience sleep and circadian dysfunction. To date, only a few studies have used both a questionnaire and actigraphy for concomitant evaluation of...
View ArticleSerotonin transporter polymorphism, depressive symptoms, and emotional...
AbstractPurposeThis study tested a theory linking a marker of low serotonergic function to both depression and impulsivity in a sample of advanced breast cancer patients, among whom elevated depressive...
View ArticleCancer-related fatigue and sleep deficiency in cancer care continuum:...
AbstractThroughout the cancer continuum, patients are faced with the cancer- and treatment-related side effects that can have a negative impact on their overall quality of life. Cancer-related fatigue...
View ArticlePredicting Patient Reported Outcomes of Cognitive Function Using...
AbstractBeing able to predict who will likely experience cancer related cognitive impairment (CRCI) could enhance patient care and potentially reduce economic and human costs associated with this...
View ArticleCortical Brain Age from Pre-treatment to Post-chemotherapy in Patients with...
AbstractChemotherapy-related cognitive impairment and associated brain changes may reflect accelerated brain aging; however, empirical evidence for this theory is limited. The purpose of this study was...
View ArticleFunctional connectome biotypes of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment
AbstractPurposeCancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a common neurotoxicity among patients with breast and other cancers. Neuroimaging studies have demonstrated measurable biomarkers of CRCI...
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