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The Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Integrative Survivorship Program for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment: A Prospective Cohort Study

Vanlaer, Nathalie, Testaferrata, Camille, Decabooter, Lynn, Dirven, Iris, Bertels, Cleo, Stas, Lara, Van Eycken, Sebastien, Hein, Matthieu, Neyns, Bart, Rogiers, Anne·2026·Cancers
DOI 10.3390/cancers18050785
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Background: Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) affects quality of life, daily functioning and return-to-work. However, CRCI remains under-addressed in cancer care. Since cognitive complaints often co-occur with fatigue and psychological distress, a multimodal approach is warranted. We developed Integrative Neuro-Cognitive Remediation Therapy (INCRT), a multidisciplinary survivorship program combining personalized cognitive function and strategy training with group-based psychoeducation, cognitive–behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and onco-yoga. Methods: Cancer survivors suffering from CRCI were eligible. Assessments included neuropsychological testing, patient-reported outcomes, and daily functioning at baseline (T0), post-intervention (T1), and 6-month follow-up (T2). Primary outcomes were objective and subjective neurocognitive functioning (NCF); secondary outcomes were psychological distress, fatigue, metacognition, and daily functioning. Changes were analyzed using linear mixed models. Results: Between November 2022 and January 2025, 44 of 56 eligible survivors enrolled; 38 completed the program (71.1% female; median age 53.5). Objective and subjective NCF improved significantly at T1 and T2 (ps < 0.001). Psychological distress, fatigue, and unhelpful metacognitions decreased over time (ps < 0.05). Participants reported greater emotional and cognitive insight and improved daily functioning. Conclusions: INCRT improves cognitive functioning, reduces psychological distress and fatigue, and enhances daily functioning, with benefits maintained at follow-up. The integrative design supports sustained effects by promoting internalization and daily application of learned strategies.

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Metadata

Authors
Vanlaer, N., Testaferrata, C., Decabooter, L., Dirven, I., Bertels, C., Stas, L., Van Eycken, S., Hein, M., Neyns, B., & Rogiers, A.
Venue
Cancers
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2026-02-28
Volume
18
Issue
5
Pages
785
ISSN
2072-6694
DOI
10.3390/cancers18050785
Cited by
0
References
2
Language
en
Licence
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (vor)
Funders
Research Foundation Flanders (FWO), Belgium (11N9425N)

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