[OT] Taking Steps to Cope With Chemo Brain

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August 11, 2009

Taking Steps to Cope With Chemo Brain

By JANE E. BRODY

Cancer can be a life-changing experience, both physically and mentally. And when

cancer treatment delivers a knockout punch to cognitive abilities, patients with

the resulting " chemo brain " often face major challenges trying to get their

lives back on track.

But those who recognize the cognitive effects of toxic cancer drugs, adjust

their schedules and learn to compensate for what are usually temporary

limitations have an easier time returning to a productive life.

Barbara D. Wick of Chicago, for example, was working part time as an insurance

consultant and serving on several not-for-profit boards while receiving

chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. It was suddenly a challenge for her to deal

with the complex problems presented by her professional and volunteer

activities.

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