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Michelle Melis

2 papers in the library · 34 citations · publishing 2023

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The Impact of Mindfulness on Functional Brain Connectivity and Peripheral Inflammation in Breast Cancer Survivors with Cognitive Complaints

Cancers July 15, 2023 Michelle Melis, Gwen Schroyen, Jeroen Blommaert et al. 8 citations

BACKGROUND: Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) has been linked to functional brain changes and inflammatory processes. Hence, interventions targeting these underlying mechanisms are needed. In this study, we investigated the effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on brain function and inflammatory profiles in breast cancer survivors with CRCI. METHODS: = 38). Region-of-interest...

The impact of mindfulness on cancer‐related cognitive impairment in breast cancer survivors with cognitive complaints

Cancer January 10, 2023 Michelle Melis, Gwen Schroyen, Nicolas Leenaerts et al. 26 citations

BACKGROUND: Interventions that target cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors are needed. In this study, the potential of a mindfulness-based intervention to reduce CRCI in breast cancer survivors, compared with physical training and a wait list control group, was investigated. METHODS: Breast cancer survivors with cognitive complaints (N =...