Chemo Brain

April 18, 2018

Breast Cancer Patients Need More Help to Manage Cognitive Decline from Chemotherapy, Study Says

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Almost 50 percent of women with breast cancer have cognitive decline during chemotherapy, and 30 percent have it a year after treatment, according to a recent study. These findings highlight ... Read more

March 31, 2017March 31, 2017

‘Dude, Where’s My Car?’ and Other Chemo Brain Stories

Chemo and Cocktails: A Young Survivor's Guide - A Column by Susan Miller, Columns

“I suffer from short-term memory loss. It runs in my family… At least I think it does… hmmm. Where are they?” -Dory, Finding Nemo Dory, are you my spirit animal? I ... Read more

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017

Breast Cancer Aftermath: Cutting Through the Brain Fog(s)

Columns, Protect the Pecs - a Column by Steve Del Gardo

So, is there a difference between “chemo brain” and “brain fog?” Well, medically speaking, no. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Chemo brain is a common term used by cancer survivors ... Read more

January 6, 2017

Breast Cancer Patients Report ‘Chemo Brain’ Up to 6 Months After Treatment, Study Says

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Breast cancer patients who have undergone chemotherapy can experience cognitive difficulties for up to six months after treatment, according to a new study. Impaired memory, trouble completing tasks, and difficulty ... Read more

January 9, 2015January 9, 2015

Rutgers Helps Clinical Trial on ‘Chemo Brain’ Enrol Breast Cancer Patients

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Breast cancer patients at Rutgers Cancer Institute are actively being referred to an ongoing clinical trial that seeks to understand the effects of hormonal therapy and chemotherapy on the brain ... Read more