What is trouble with remembering things (Cognitive Dysfunction)?
People may describe cognitive impairment as mental fatigue, “chemo brain”, or “brain fog”. This includes problems with distraction, feeling exhausted by tasks that require mental energy, or problems with handling complex information. In more extreme cases people may have difficulty with their sleep/wake cycle, mood changes, disorganized thinking and speech, inability to concentrate, or short-term memory loss. People often notice these problems during their chemotherapy treatment. Within one year of treatment, people find that these symptoms are greatly improved or no longer exist. However for some people, “chemo brain” can continue for years following the completion of treatment.
