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HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED “CHEMO BRAIN” ?

Published: February 22, 2024 | OCHD
HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED “CHEMO BRAIN” ?

You may notice things like these happening to you:

  • Forgetting things that you usually remember, like names, dates, and common words
  • Feeling “spaced out” or not being able to concentrate
  • Finding it hard to do more than one thing at a time
  • Taking longer than usual to do things, or feeling like you’re slow and disorganized
  • Misplacing objects

What Causes It? Doctors don’t fully understand why you get chemo brain. Some studies show that chemotherapy slows the growth of cells in areas of the brain that handle learning and memory. However, researchers think other things may also contribute to your foggy thinking, including:

  • Your cancer
  • Drugs you took during surgery or to manage side effects
  • Sleep problems and overall fatigue
  • Not getting the right nutrition
  • Stress, anxiety, worry, or depression

For more details visit: https://www.instagram.com/bezzycommunity/ What Is Chemo Brain, and How Can I Manage It? (webmd.com)