乳腺癌患者 z-bo 2020-09-23 390

　　Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago found that breast cancer patients often have memory problems. But breast cancer patients who regularly take physical exercises have fewer memory problems. Researchers believe that this may be because breast cancer patients’ physical exercises can increase self-confidence and reduce fatigue and pain. The memory problems of breast cancer patients are mainly caused by too much stress, rather than chemotherapy or radiotherapy. The research results are published in Psycho-Oncology.

　　Dr. Siobhan Phillips of Northwestern University tried to explore the moderate-to-severe intensity physical exercise of breast cancer patients and found that it can improve the memory ability of patients.

　　This study involved 1,477 breast cancer survivors who had ended treatment. Researchers collected information from participants about physical exercise, self-efficacy, pain levels, fatigue, and memory impairment. They completed two surveys: one at the beginning of the study and the second six months later.

　　Researchers use self-efficacy to assess the patient's self-confidence level, and assess the patient's anxiety level by asking questions about the patient's depression and anxiety, worry about tumor recurrence, and perceived stress. At the same time, 362 participants were randomly selected to carry sensors to assess the patient's exercise level. Researchers have found that moderate to severe intensity physical exercise can reduce memory problems in patients and reduce perception and memory impairment. In addition, the researchers found that more physical activity can promote a higher level of self-efficacy and lower levels of stress and fatigue.

　　Moderate to heavy intensity physical activity includes any physical activity that makes you breathless and sweaty, such as brisk walking, cycling, jogging, and taking exercise classes.

　　Breast cancer mortality has continued to decline since 1989. The mortality rate of breast cancer patients under the age of 50 has decreased the most. This may be due to the early screening, the increase of people's attention and awareness, and the improvement of treatment methods.

　　There are currently more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. This number includes patients who are still receiving treatment.

　　Although the risk of breast cancer in men is 1/100 that of women, men are also more likely to develop breast cancer. It is estimated that there were 2,600 men with invasive breast cancer in the United States in 2016, and about 440 died.