Have you ever heard of "Chemo Brain"?
I regularly read "Chemotherapy Advisor," a terrific newsletter on current trends and treatments in cancer therapy. It is a great source of clinical trials and drug information, and the sociological issues surrounding cancer
patients and their caregivers. One article mentioned 'chemo brain' and, wanting to know more, I went to the Mayo Clinic website to find out about it.
Chemo Brain
'Chemo brain' is a "common term used by cancer survivors to describe thinking and memory problems that can occur after cancer treatment." This cognitive dysfunction is exacerbated by fatigue, and affects all chemotherapy patients to varying degrees. Scientists are studying therapeutic interventions targeting fatigue that may improve cognitive
function and reduce the stress of 'chemo brain' throughout the course of treatment.
For more information, check it out at www.mayoclinic.com
Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
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