It is very real. I had chemo treatments for a year and it got progressively worse towards the end. I couldn't concentrate, couldn't focus and couldn't remember squat. I had to write myself notes to remind myself about everything. My memory retention was about 20 seconds. It gradually improves but 3 years later I'm still not as sharp as I was before.
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Tammycare asked a questionBreast Cancer
How do family members cope with severe chemo brain
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livnlrn12395
over 5 years agoChemo Brain is real I have it. It must be the people who have not gone through aggressive chemo who are saying it does not exist.
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DaveWaz
almost 5 years agoTammycare,
Thank you for sharing your situation.Your question reminded me of two blog articles we have recently posted on the site.
The first is about tips and tricks for coping with chemo brain for cancer patients. Reading those tips may be able to help you with your mother.
http://www.whatnext.com/blog/posts/blame-it-on-the-chemo-brain-tips-and-tricks-for-copingThe second is from "patient to loved ones", what they want their loved ones to know about having cancer.
http://www.whatnext.com/blog/posts/patient-to-loved-ones-things-we-want-you-to-know-about-having-cancerI wish you luck in your care to your mother and relationship with your daughter. WhatNext is here for you!
David
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Tammycare shared an experience
Side Effects (Chemo brain): Cognitive deficits that are disrupting family relationships
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