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Is chemotherapy associated with cognitive impairment?

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Cancer survivors often report difficulties with memory and concentration—sometimes referred to by patients as “chemobrain” or “chemofog”. The results from two recent studies suggest that, while chemotherapy itself may not be associated with cognitive impairment, some patients might already be experiencing cognitive difficulties before treatment is even started.

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Zachariae, R., Mehlsen, M. Is chemotherapy associated with cognitive impairment?. Nat Rev Urol 8, 182–183 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2011.29

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