What Is Chemo Brain?
Chemotherapy can help you beat cancer, but side effects are almost certain. It’s common for you to have a cloudy mind, called "chemo brain," during and after treatment. Maybe you have a hard time remembering names or can’t multitask as well as you used to.
As many as 3 out of 4 people with cancer say they're not as mentally sharp. It’s often caused by your chemotherapy medicines, but it can also come from the cancer itself or other problems like infection, low blood counts, fatigue, sleep problems, or stress.
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What Is Chemo Brain?
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What Is Chemo Brain?
Chemotherapy can help you beat cancer, but side effects are almost certain. It’s common for you to have a cloudy mind, called "chemo brain," during and after treatment. Maybe you have a hard time remembering names or can’t multitask as well as you used to.
As many as 3 out of 4 people with cancer say they're not as mentally sharp. It’s often caused by your chemotherapy medicines, but it can also come from the cancer itself or other problems like infection, low blood counts, fatigue, sleep problems, or stress.
Concerned About Your Risk of Cancer?
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