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SUBMITTER: Merriman JD
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3817493 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Merriman John D JD Von Ah Diane D Miaskowski Christine C Aouizerat Bradley E BE
Seminars in oncology nursing 20131101 4
<h4>Objectives</h4>To review the proposed mechanisms of cognitive changes associated with non-central nervous system cancers and cancer treatment.<h4>Data sources</h4>Review and synthesis of databased publications and review articles.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Proposed mechanisms include cytokine upregulation, hormonal changes, neurotransmitter dysregulation, attentional fatigue, genetic predisposition, and comorbid symptoms.<h4>Implications for nursing practice</h4>Oncology nurses need to understand th ...[more]