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Chemo brain is a common term used by cancer survivors to describe thinking and memory problems that can occur during and after cancer treatment. Chemo brain can also be called chemo fog, cancer-related cognitive impairment or cognitive dysfunction.
Though chemo brain is a widely used term, the causes of concentration and memory problems aren't well-understood. It's likely that there are multiple causes.
No matter the cause, chemo brain can be a frustrating and d...
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Signs and symptoms of chemo brain may include the following:
There are many possible factors that might contribute to the signs and symptoms of memory problems in cancer survivors.
Cancer-related causes could include:
Chemo brain treatment focuses on coping with symptoms. In most cases, cancer-related memory problems are temporary.
Because chemo brain symptoms and severity differ from person to person, your doctor can work with you to develop an individualized approach to coping.
Cancer and cancer treatment can lead to other conditions, such as anemia, depression, sleep problems and early menopause, which may worsen memory problems. Controlling these other...
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