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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Locations
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City of Hope
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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