ChemoBrain

Although chemobrain or chemofog is reported by a majority of people who receive cancer treatment, it often goes unrecognized and untreated.

Medically known as cognitive dysfunction, which means difficulty efficiently processing information, chemobrain is a legitimate, diagnosable condition that usually is covered by health insurance. It may be caused by cancer, cancer treatment or secondary medical conditions, such as anemia.

Fatigue, pain, sleep disturbance and depression can make chemobrain worse, and symptoms may last long after treatment ends. However, professional guidance and certain tools can help patients cope with cognitive issues.

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• cancer
• chemotherapy
• side-effects
• chemobrain