Study of the Functioning of Prospective Memory in Breast Cancer and the Influence of Sleep

Study of the Functioning of Prospective Memory in Breast Cancer and the Influence of Sleep

The results of this study will contribute to a better understanding of prospective memory deficit processes in breast cancer in relation to sleep disorders frequently reported in this pathology. In the long term, a better understanding will make it possible to envisage appropriate treatments to compensate for these memory difficulties and to improve the autonomy of the patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Major patients under the age of 70;
• Patients who have been treated by surgery or radiotherapy for non-metastatic breast cancer
• Radiotherapy completed for about 6 months
• Level of study 3 "end of primary studies" minimum (Barbizet scale);
• French mother tongue;
• Menopausal women for at least 1 year before the selection visit
• Absence of primary cancer of the central nervous system or brain metastases;
• Absence of previous neurological damage;
• Absence of personality disorders and progressive psychiatric pathology;
• Having signed the informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Primary cancer other than breast
• Metastatic cancer
• Treated by chemotherapy
• Cognitive function disorders pre-existing to cancer diagnosis
• Patients with paraneoplastic syndrome;
• Evolutionary psychiatric pathology;
• Refusal of participation;
• Patients unable to respond to cognitive tests;
• Drug use or excessive consumption of alcohol.