Breast cancer chemo may speed up memory loss in older women, study finds

NCT ID NCT02122107

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at how chemotherapy and other factors affect thinking and memory in older women who survived breast cancer. Researchers compare these women to older women who never had cancer, and also consider genetics and smoking history. About 500 participants take thinking tests and surveys over two years to track changes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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