Are Fatigue and Depressive Symptoms Related to Cognitive Limitations in Occupationally Active Breast Cancer Survivors?
Abstract
Over 50% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are under the age of 65 (Horner, et al., 2009) indicating that a large number of breast cancer survivors are of a working age. However, the unemployment rate for breast cancer survivors is higher than those not affected by cancer (de Boer, Taskila, Ojajarvi, van Dijk, & Verbeek, 2009). Studies also indicate that for a heterogeneous subset of survivors who do return to work productivity and job satisfaction may be reduced (Amir, Neary, & Luker, 2008 Gudbergsson, Fossa, Borgeraas, & Dahl, 2006). A study by Hansen and colleagues (2008) indicates that occupationally active breast cancer survivors report difficulties at work four years post-diagnosis. Breast cancer survivors also report that performance based cognitive functions, observed in 13 to 34% of breast cancer survivors (Wefel Witgert, & Meyers, 2008), can disrupt working ability (Amir, et al., 2008).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 10, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA539315
Entities
People
- Briana L. Todd
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences