When Chemo-Brain Won't Go Away

beatbreastca­ncer

about 2 years ago

I'm a 1+ year breast cancer survivor, and I still have chemo brain problems, all mentioned earlier. I'm really worried, though; my mom has Alzheimer's and is about in the middle of its progression. I'm afraid that, since Mom has Alzheimer's, maybe I have the possibility lurking in my brain as well, and something about the chemo or the cancer (hormone positive) has kick-started or sped up the development of Alz. in me. I'm going to go to my doctor and discuss it with him, see if I can get checked by a neurologist or something. All of you with chemo brain, remember; there are lots of us and you are most definitely not alone. We are praying for all of us. God bless us all. Lisa

My husband has chemo brain also. I've had to take over lots of things he used to do. His doctor does not seem concerned. He is better when he has more sleep and rest. Its a difficult situation, good luck all!

Lola

over 2 years ago

My mum had chemo a year ago and is still having memory loss, poor concentration and other such difficulties. Even though this article doesn't offer a solution, it's reassuring to know that she is not alone in this. Particularly as she is 70 this year and has been fearful that her problems could be due to the onset of alzheimers as opposed to linked to her treatment. Lola