Breast Cancer
Neuroscientists Offer Hope for Breast Cancer Patients Suffering From 'Chemobrain'
Published in Cancer Weekly, February 19th, 2008
Researchers will present data at the International Neuropsychological Society's annual meeting showing that training on the Posit Science(R) Brain Fitness Program(TM) improves mental function in cancer patients with "chemobrain". "Chemobrain" is a condition associated with chemotherapy that results in decreased cognition. It affects quality of life by impairing concentration and the ability to make decisions and often limits patients' ability to deal with daily activities of life such as caring for children, working and household duties.
Nineteen breast cancer patients, all women, who underwent chemotherapy and reported having "chemobrain" participated in the study....
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-02-19)
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