Chapter 17 Flashcards
1
Q
Primary brain tumour
A
Originate from the brain tissue itself
2
Q
Secondary brain tumours
A
Metastases of primary tumours originating elsewhere in the body. Much more common than primary brain tumours
3
Q
Cognitive impairment causes (Cancer)
A
- Tumour
- Epilepsy
- Treatment
- Psychological state
4
Q
Radiotherapy effects
A
Endocrine malfunction and Cognitive impairment
5
Q
Prevalence of cognitive impairments in chemo patients
A
50%
6
Q
Chemotherapy cognitive impairments
A
- Attention problems
- Forgetfulness
- Executive functions
7
Q
Prevalence of persistent complaints (cancer)
A
20-30%
8
Q
Prevalence of cognitive impairment in cancer patients
A
75% in CNS and 30% in non-CNS
