Monday, March 1, 2010

Chemo Brain Symptoms

Sufferers have reported the following chemo brain symptoms:

- Memory. Weakened short-term memory. Memory lapses. People's names escape you. Cannot remember where you put your keys, remote, glasses, etc.

- Concentration. Can't focus. Easily distracted. Cannot read an entire book.

- Multi-tasking. Can only concentrate on one thing at a time. Cannot talk on the phone while cooking without losing track of one or the other.

- Word Recall. Cannot find the right words. Cannot finish sentences because the right words elude you.

- Slower Thinking. Cannot learn new things as fast as before. Takes you longer to finish things.

The symptoms listed here are the most commonly reported. Sufferers can experience a multitude of issues not present prior to chemo. Some symptoms can be mild and some fierce. The symptoms can last anywhere from a few weeks to ten years.

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