Effects of Chemotherapy on Perceived Daily Performance and Executive Functions of Adults With Cancer

Effects of Chemotherapy on Perceived Daily Performance and Executive Functions of Adults With Cancer

The purpose of this study is to examine changes in perceived daily performance and executive functioning following chemotherapy in individuals with non-central nervous system cancers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Newly diagnosed with a primary non-central nervous system malignancy (lung, breast, colon, ulcer, urinary tract, canine tumors).
• Stages I-III.
• Pre-commencement of adjuvant (post-surgery) or neoadjuvant (prior to surgery) chemotherapy.
• Understand and read Hebrew.
• Have at least 12 years of education.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with central nervous system malignancies.
• Had a previous malignancy.
• Have or had metastatic disease.
• Have a history of a neurological condition or severe depression.