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Are Breast Cancer Survivors Vulnerable to Dementia?

Are Breast Cancer Survivors Vulnerable to Dementia?

Despite concerns about cognitive decline after cancer treatment, most breast cancer survivors show no increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and some may have a slightly lower risk than their cancer-free peers, according to a large retrospective study from Korea. However, any apparent protective effect faded with time, the investigators reported online in JAMA Network Open. Overall, this is “reassuring …

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