Mental training exercises shown to help mitigate the effects of ‘chemo brain’

CHICAGO: Researchers have developed a program that could improve the day-to-day lives of women with breast cancer by addressing post-treatment cognitive difficulties, sometimes known as “chemo brain,” which can affect up to 35 per cent of women after their treatments.

An estimated one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetimes, and following treatment, a mental fogginess can prevent them from being able to concentrate, staying organised and completing everyday activities, such as sticking to a schedule or planning a family gathering…

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