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“Chemobrain” seen in breast cancer patients up to six months after treatment

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/chemobrain
Full article: https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JCO.2016.68.5826

Many people report memory or concentration problems, commonly known as “chemobrain,” during and after cancer treatment. New research shows that for some breast cancer patients these issues continue 6 months after treatment. Documentation of this well-known effect is a crucial first step in developing ways to limit and treat it. (02/02/17)

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