作者: John D. Merriman , Diane Von Ah , Christine Miaskowski , Bradley E. Aouizerat
DOI: 10.1016/J.SONCN.2013.08.006
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摘要: Objectives To review the proposed mechanisms of cognitive changes associated with non-central nervous system cancers and cancer treatment. Data Sources Review synthesis databased publications articles. Conclusion Proposed include cytokine upregulation, hormonal changes, neurotransmitter dysregulation, attentional fatigue, genetic predisposition, comorbid symptoms. Implications for Nursing Practice Oncology nurses need to understand multiple that may contribute development cancer- treatment-related so they can identify patients at high risk help why these occur.