Re: Brain

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,

I know exactly how you feel. I have what is known as chemo brain. I can remember what happened as a child but don't ask me what happened yesterday and sometimes I forget things even the same day. I was 44 when I had my surgery and just turned 60. So I was not "old" at that time and don't think 60 is old either. Some people don't experience any problems, some only for awhile, and others long term. I happened to be a lucky one stuck with the long term memory loss.

I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Brain

I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.

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I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be

permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every

month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure

everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in

my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that

I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also

find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross

stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer

enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't!

Hugs,

>

> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am

> forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have

> alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am

> only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of

> all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to

> put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in

> overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked

if

> I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at

> it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your reply. I'm just like you, I love to read but anymore I can read a couple of pages and then I'm tired or inpaitient, don't really know how to explain. I don't like to go shopping just looking for things I get so frustrated. When I take my 14 year old daughter to buy clothes I just sit in a chair and let her pick out what she wants. I would rather shop online than at the stores.

hugs back

senalb <no_reply > wrote:

I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting

more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your reply. I'm just like you, I love to read but anymore I can read a couple of pages and then I'm tired or inpaitient, don't really know how to explain. I don't like to go shopping just looking for things I get so frustrated. When I take my 14 year old daughter to buy clothes I just sit in a chair and let her pick out what she wants. I would rather shop online than at the stores.

hugs back

senalb <no_reply > wrote:

I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting

more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

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I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting

more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

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I have had it for years and didn't know you could go on disability from it. I don't think I could get it anyway because I haven't worked since 1998 and if I remember right I don't have enough "points" or what ever they call it.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

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Hi all,

I am responding late, I know! With the holidays, I just got to my br. ca. group

e's. I had pretty severe chemo brain after the chemo, but in one area only

(mostly?): that of knowing directions. I used to be able to tell whether I was

traveling in the right or wrong direction as a passenger, even while reading a

book. I just would *know*, and I would inform the driver. I even knew where we

were, where we were suppose to be during a cross country road trip, all while

reading in the passenger seat. After chemo, I went to a restaurant with my

hubby, had to go to the bathroom three times, and *all three times* got

completely and terribly, terrifyingly lost in the restaurant trying to find my

way back to the table. *In a restaurant*! I have gotten better, but stil am

not back to whre I used to be re. knowing directions. Anyone else have this

problem in the directions area?

--

Ogut

The Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be

permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every

month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure

everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in

my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that

I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also

find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross

stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer

enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't!

Hugs,

>

> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am

> forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have

> alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am

> only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of

> all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to

> put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in

> overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked

if

> I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at

> it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.

>

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I am on disability for the chemo brain. If you fell that you can't work any longer then try. My last job was very difficult for me. I quit and came home told my husband I'm sick of trying and called SSI. I then called Bender and Bender couldn't believe how easy it was to go through them. nne they go by the last 10 years on your work record.

& nne Svihlik wrote:

I have had it for years and didn't know you could go on disability from it. I don't think I could get it anyway because I haven't worked since 1998 and if I remember right I don't have enough "points" or what ever they call it.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting

more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

[Guest guest]

I am on disability for the chemo brain. If you fell that you can't work any longer then try. My last job was very difficult for me. I quit and came home told my husband I'm sick of trying and called SSI. I then called Bender and Bender couldn't believe how easy it was to go through them. nne they go by the last 10 years on your work record.

& nne Svihlik wrote:

I have had it for years and didn't know you could go on disability from it. I don't think I could get it anyway because I haven't worked since 1998 and if I remember right I don't have enough "points" or what ever they call it.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting

more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

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I just went and got my yearly statement that I get from SS and under disability it says:

To get benefits if you become disabled right now, you need 38 credits of work, and 20 of these had to be earned in the last 10 yrears. Your record shows you do not have enough credits in the right time period.

Chuck said we did try a few years ago and got turned down then. Geez I wish I would have known this earlier. Its been 15 1/2 yrs since my surgery. Oh well not much I can do I guess.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

[Guest guest]

I just went and got my yearly statement that I get from SS and under disability it says:

To get benefits if you become disabled right now, you need 38 credits of work, and 20 of these had to be earned in the last 10 yrears. Your record shows you do not have enough credits in the right time period.

Chuck said we did try a few years ago and got turned down then. Geez I wish I would have known this earlier. Its been 15 1/2 yrs since my surgery. Oh well not much I can do I guess.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

[Guest guest]

I just went and got my yearly statement that I get from SS and under disability it says:

To get benefits if you become disabled right now, you need 38 credits of work, and 20 of these had to be earned in the last 10 yrears. Your record shows you do not have enough credits in the right time period.

Chuck said we did try a few years ago and got turned down then. Geez I wish I would have known this earlier. Its been 15 1/2 yrs since my surgery. Oh well not much I can do I guess.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

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No, I don't have that particular problem but I do get confused more easily in stores. I'll be looking around a store for something I specifically went in there for, a store I know well, groceries, department, whatever, and I cannot remember where what I need is, milk, the canned goods aisle, spices, where the hell did they put the flour for crying out loud. I know they have signs but I'm used to just navigating by memory. It's one of the reasons I really love Trader Joe's right now, it's small and easy to go up and down aisles and find what I need, LOL. I'm also finding I'm having trouble typing, I keep typing in the wrong letters like I'll type a p for a b or a u for a w. Luckily I notice it looking at the word as I type and fix it right then but it's like my mind is confused on where the letters are on the keyboard sometimes.

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-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of lisaogut@...Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 11:14 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Re: BrainHi all,I am responding late, I know! With the holidays, I just got to my br. ca. group e's. I had pretty severe chemo brain after the chemo, but in one area only (mostly?): that of knowing directions. I used to be able to tell whether I was traveling in the right or wrong direction as a passenger, even while reading a book. I just would *know*, and I would inform the driver. I even knew where we were, where we were suppose to be during a cross country road trip, all while reading in the passenger seat. After chemo, I went to a restaurant with my hubby, had to go to the bathroom three times, and *all three times* got completely and terribly, terrifyingly lost in the restaurant trying to find my way back to the table. *In a restaurant*! I have gotten better, but stil am not back to whre I used to be re. knowing directions. Anyone else have this problem in the directions area?-- OgutThe Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

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June, same here....thank goodness for spell check!!!!!! :-) DarleneJune wrote: No, I don't have that particular problem but I do get confused more easily in stores. I'll be looking around a store for something I specifically went in there for, a store I know well, groceries, department, whatever, and I cannot remember where what I need is, milk, the canned goods aisle, spices, where the hell did they put the flour for crying out loud. I know they have signs but I'm used to just navigating by memory. It's one of the reasons I really love Trader Joe's right now, it's small and easy to go up and down aisles and find what I need, LOL. I'm also finding I'm

having trouble typing, I keep typing in the wrong letters like I'll type a p for a b or a u for a w. Luckily I notice it looking at the word as I type and fix it right then but it's like my mind is confused on where the letters are on the keyboard sometimes. LICS June "The best protection any woman can have...is courage." Cady Stanton Secular Breast Cancer Support group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularBCSupport/ -----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of

lisaogut@...Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 11:14 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Re: BrainHi all,I am responding late, I know! With the holidays, I just got to my br. ca. group e's. I had pretty severe chemo brain after the chemo, but in one area only (mostly?): that of knowing directions. I used to be able to tell whether I was traveling in the right or wrong direction as a passenger, even while reading a book. I just would *know*, and I would inform the driver. I even knew where we were, where we were suppose to be during a cross country road trip, all while reading in the passenger seat. After chemo, I went to a restaurant with my hubby, had to go to the bathroom three times, and *all three times* got completely and terribly, terrifyingly lost in the restaurant trying to find my way back to the table. *In a restaurant*! I have

gotten better, but stil am not back to whre I used to be re. knowing directions. Anyone else have this problem in the directions area?-- OgutThe Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

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Yea, spell check helps too, LOL.

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-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of andwemet03Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 5:47 PMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: RE: Re: Brain

June, same here....thank goodness for spell check!!!!!! :-)

DarleneJune wrote:

No, I don't have that particular problem but I do get confused more easily in stores. I'll be looking around a store for something I specifically went in there for, a store I know well, groceries, department, whatever, and I cannot remember where what I need is, milk, the canned goods aisle, spices, where the hell did they put the flour for crying out loud. I know they have signs but I'm used to just navigating by memory. It's one of the reasons I really love Trader Joe's right now, it's small and easy to go up and down aisles and find what I need, LOL. I'm also finding I'm having trouble typing, I keep typing in the wrong letters like I'll type a p for a b or a u for a w. Luckily I notice it looking at the word as I type and fix it right then but it's like my mind is confused on where the letters are on the keyboard sometimes.

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Chuck said we already tried which I don't remember, imagine that! I was turned down because of not having enough "credits" in the past years.

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nne

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Re: Re: Brain

and :

I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most"

I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri.

, I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much

Sincerely,

Darlene Malone wrote:

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

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Chuck said we already tried which I don't remember, imagine that! I was turned down because of not having enough "credits" in the past years.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Re: Brain

and :

I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most"

I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri.

, I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much

Sincerely,

Darlene Malone wrote:

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

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If you just have one mastectomy, than you can't get it. They will list you has likely to survive. If it's met's they list you has not likely to survive. & nne Svihlik wrote:

I just went and got my yearly statement that I get from SS and under disability it says:

To get benefits if you become disabled right now, you need 38 credits of work, and 20 of these had to be earned in the last 10 yrears. Your record shows you do not have enough credits in the right time period.

Chuck said we did try a few years ago and got turned down then. Geez I wish I would have known this earlier. Its been 15 1/2 yrs since my surgery. Oh well not much I can do I guess.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting

more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

[Guest guest]

If you just have one mastectomy, than you can't get it. They will list you has likely to survive. If it's met's they list you has not likely to survive. & nne Svihlik wrote:

I just went and got my yearly statement that I get from SS and under disability it says:

To get benefits if you become disabled right now, you need 38 credits of work, and 20 of these had to be earned in the last 10 yrears. Your record shows you do not have enough credits in the right time period.

Chuck said we did try a few years ago and got turned down then. Geez I wish I would have known this earlier. Its been 15 1/2 yrs since my surgery. Oh well not much I can do I guess.

Hugs

nne

Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting

more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

[Guest guest]

If you just have one mastectomy, than you can't get it. They will list you has likely to survive. If it's met's they list you has not likely to survive. & nne Svihlik wrote:

I just went and got my yearly statement that I get from SS and under disability it says:

To get benefits if you become disabled right now, you need 38 credits of work, and 20 of these had to be earned in the last 10 yrears. Your record shows you do not have enough credits in the right time period.

Chuck said we did try a few years ago and got turned down then. Geez I wish I would have known this earlier. Its been 15 1/2 yrs since my surgery. Oh well not much I can do I guess.

Hugs

nne

Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html

Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

Re: Re: Brain

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting

more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone & nne, I have a quesition for you guys. Today I went for my first radiation treatment that was easy. Then the radialogist came in and says he wants to do another ct scan a contract scan. Something look strange by my liver. What does that mean? It is not in my lymph nodes but yet there is something that is dense by my liver. So Monday I have to have an abdoman ct drink this liquid and with and iodine injection. Has anyone every had tthis? I am a worried mess- The person that treated me said no worry it happens all the time but that is what they said about my breat lump for the mammogram. So I am worried. Pleas let me know. Sharon & nne Svihlik wrote: Well I have had it for 15 1/2 years. It sure isn't getting any better. Hugs marianne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible

for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it

gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

Sharon Coley

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Hi Sharon,

I am with you: waiting is terrifying. I wish there were instant answers so we

wouldnt have to have our lives swinging in the wind all the time. Hold tight.

I hope it is nothing. But I hear you. When I get terrified, I take xanax.

Actually, about fear, I am trying to be like teflon, hoping fear wont stick.

Keep us posted.

--

Ogut

The Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

Hello everyone & nne, I have a quesition for you guys. Today I went for my first radiation treatment that was easy. Then the radialogist came in and says he wants to do another ct scan a contract scan. Something look strange by my liver. What does that mean? It is not in my lymph nodes but yet there is something that is dense by my liver. So Monday I have to have an abdoman ct drink this liquid and with and iodine injection. Has anyone every had tthis? I am a worried mess- The person that treated me said no worry it happens all the time but that is what they said about my breat lump for the mammogram. So I am worried. Pleas let me know. Sharon & nne Svihlik wrote: Well I have had it for 15 1/2 years. It sure isn't getting any better. Hugs marianne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible

for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it

gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

Sharon Coley

Director of Sales

Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead

888 Montebello Blvd.

Rosemead, Ca 91770

(323)201-3461

Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

I am with you: waiting is terrifying. I wish there were instant answers so we

wouldnt have to have our lives swinging in the wind all the time. Hold tight.

I hope it is nothing. But I hear you. When I get terrified, I take xanax.

Actually, about fear, I am trying to be like teflon, hoping fear wont stick.

Keep us posted.

--

Ogut

The Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

Hello everyone & nne, I have a quesition for you guys. Today I went for my first radiation treatment that was easy. Then the radialogist came in and says he wants to do another ct scan a contract scan. Something look strange by my liver. What does that mean? It is not in my lymph nodes but yet there is something that is dense by my liver. So Monday I have to have an abdoman ct drink this liquid and with and iodine injection. Has anyone every had tthis? I am a worried mess- The person that treated me said no worry it happens all the time but that is what they said about my breat lump for the mammogram. So I am worried. Pleas let me know. Sharon & nne Svihlik wrote: Well I have had it for 15 1/2 years. It sure isn't getting any better. Hugs marianne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible

for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it

gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

Sharon Coley

Director of Sales

Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead

888 Montebello Blvd.

Rosemead, Ca 91770

(323)201-3461

Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

I am with you: waiting is terrifying. I wish there were instant answers so we

wouldnt have to have our lives swinging in the wind all the time. Hold tight.

I hope it is nothing. But I hear you. When I get terrified, I take xanax.

Actually, about fear, I am trying to be like teflon, hoping fear wont stick.

Keep us posted.

--

Ogut

The Whole Brain Game -- It's Not What You Think But How You Think It

Hello everyone & nne, I have a quesition for you guys. Today I went for my first radiation treatment that was easy. Then the radialogist came in and says he wants to do another ct scan a contract scan. Something look strange by my liver. What does that mean? It is not in my lymph nodes but yet there is something that is dense by my liver. So Monday I have to have an abdoman ct drink this liquid and with and iodine injection. Has anyone every had tthis? I am a worried mess- The person that treated me said no worry it happens all the time but that is what they said about my breat lump for the mammogram. So I am worried. Pleas let me know. Sharon & nne Svihlik wrote: Well I have had it for 15 1/2 years. It sure isn't getting any better. Hugs marianne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Re: Re: Brain and : I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most" I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible

for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri. , I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Sincerely, Darlene Malone wrote: I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it

gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.> Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

Sharon Coley

Director of Sales

Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead

888 Montebello Blvd.

Rosemead, Ca 91770

(323)201-3461

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Sharon I didn't have radiation so can't help you there, but I will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs

nne

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Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com

Re: Re: Brain

and :

I to, have chemo brain...it's been a year and a half (?) and still having problems.....I have applied for SSD and had to hire a lawyer....., how long did it take for you to get the SSD, if that is what you got? Could you tell me more? "of all the things I've lost; I miss my mind the most"

I could go on and on about this. It's been horrible for me........councelors, ect. Now I'm heading for a neuro eval this Fri.

, I SO hear you!!!!!!! Things that used to be fun are now a chore because I can't concentrate or retain much.......My memory is like an alzheimers patient....and it too scares me.........Dr.s used to say "Oh, it will come back" it has only gotton worse.......I have just begun to see a physcologist that helps one "learn" to deal with pain.......she recently said to me "your memory concerns me" (this is after I told her about the chemo brain) DAH!!!!!! it concerns her? she doesn't get it. Not too many dr.s do unfortunatly. It's a battle I know for sure. Any info you have to share with me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much

Sincerely,

Darlene Malone wrote:

I would like to ask if anyone is working with the chemo brain problem. I finally went on disability because of this problem.senalb <no_reply > wrote: I still have chemo brain after 6 years...I guess it's gonna be permanent. I used to reconcile my checking account to the penny every month, now I'm doing good if I glance at my statement to be sure everything that cleared was mine and correct! I put an extra $200 in my checking account and didn't add it to my checkbook balance, so that I wouldn't bounce checks. So far, that has worked for me. I also find that a lot of tedious things that I used to love to do (cross stitch, quilling, puzzles, etc.) have become chores that I no longer enjoy. Wish I could tell you that it gets better, but mine hasn't! Hugs, >> I recently had am MRI of my brain, I just did not feel right, I am > forgetting more. I was scared my Onc was going to tell me I have > alzheimer's. Instead I was told I have shrinkage to my brain. I am > only 50 she said this only happens to old people. Maybe because of > all the chemo I went through. Within the past week I have forgot to > put several deductions in our checkin account and was charged 120 in > overdraft fees. I am so mad at myself I'm shaking. My husband asked if > I wanted him to take over the fiances. I do but I used to be good at > it. I feel like I'm giving up a part of my life.>

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