Nicole L. Stout: 75% of patients who reported cancer-related cognitive impairment did NOT seek help

Maryam Lustberg shared a post by Nicole L. Stout, Research Assistant professor at West Virginia University, on X:

“Huge unmet needs Also when options are offered pharmacological interventions given with limited data over higher level evidence non pharmacological options.”

Quoting Nicole L. Stout‘s post:

“75% of patients who reported cancer-related cognitive impairment did NOT seek help.
Why:

Reluctance
Lack of awareness of the condition as related to cancer or as meaningful or that something could actually be done
Lack of validation by a health care provider
Perceived as insignificant
The amazing thing is, the growing evidence-base for cognitive behavioral therapies in this space is remarkable. We need to better leverage ”

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Source: Maryam Lustberg/X and Nicole L. Stout/X

Dr. Maryam Lustberg is the Director of the Center for Breast Cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, and Chief of Breast Medical Oncology at Yale Cancer Center. She is also an Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology). She has been recognized for her patient-focused care with awards that include being rated by Forbes as one of the top breast medical oncologists in the nation and named to the Castle Connolly list of “Regional Top Doctors,” and “Exceptional Women in Medicine” for 2020. Dr. Lustberg is a member of the ASCO Annual Meeting Education Committee, Patient and Survivor Care Education Committee, and Neuropathy Expert Guideline Panel. She is the President and on the Board of Directors for the international organization Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC). She serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Cancer Survivorship.