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Mr Davis a retired accountant with a
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passion for crossword puzzles was
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determined to fight his recent cancer
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diagnosis he underwent chemotherapy but
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as the treatments progressed he noticed
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a troubling change the once sharp mind
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that effortlessly navigated complex tax
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forms now struggled to recall simple
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appointments he found himself searching
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for misplaced keys and forgetting Amar
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recipes frustrated and concerned Mr
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Davis confided in his Doctor Who
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explained that chemotherapy can
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sometimes cause cognitive changes often
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brain while the exact cause is unknown
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It is believed to be related to the
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effects of chemotherapy on the brain
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with the support of his medical team and
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family Mr Davis began cognitive
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Rehabilitation exercises and learned
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strategies to manage his memory
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challenges gradually he found new ways
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to engage his mind proving that even
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with chemo brain life could still be
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fulfilling welcome to this presentation
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on chemo brain cancer treatment can
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sometimes impact how clearly you think
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making tasks like remembering or
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concentrating more difficult today we'll
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uncover what chemo brain is why it
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happens and share steps to manage it
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effectively together we'll shed light on
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this often overlooked side effect to
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help you feel supported and informed
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journey this is Dr Arman Shah RNE a
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geriatric oncologist I am double board
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certified in geriatrics and oncology I
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have more than 12 years of experience in
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taking care of older adults with or
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without cancer chemo brain also known as
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cancer related cognitive impairment or
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cancer fog refers to cognitive
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challenges like memory loss or reduced
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Focus experienced during treatment it's
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important to know this isn't rare many
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cancer patients report these symptoms
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regardless of their specific cancer type
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or therapy let's explore how this
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condition impacts mental Clarity chemo
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brain shows up in different ways you
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might struggle to recall conversations
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names or dates face trouble multitasking
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or need more time to process familiar
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tasks Words May occasionally Escape you
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during conversations recognizing these
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symptoms is the first step toward
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effectively managing them several
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factors contribute to chemo brain the
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cancer itself treatments like
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chemotherapy or radiation and medic
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ations can all play a role conditions
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like anemia or hormonal shifts along
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with Stress and Anxiety may also worsen
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changes understanding these triggers can
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help in developing strategies to address
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them chemo brain symptoms often start
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during active treatment and usually
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improve over months for some effects May
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persist for years while a small
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percentage might notice enduring changes
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identifying your own timeline is vital
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to managing expectations and finding the
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need taking proactive steps can ease
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chemo brain symptoms tools like planners
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or memory games help stay organized
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while regular physical activity boosts
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functions prioritizing quality sleep and
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engaging in cognitive exercises can
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further Support Recovery these simple
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adjustments can make daily life smoother
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if you notice persistent symptoms seek
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guidance from your healthc care team
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oncologists can rule out other causes
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neuros pychological testing pinpoints
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difficulties and cognitive therapists
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exercises joining support groups also
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connects you with others who truly
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understand this journey research is
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advancing to understand and prevent
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chemo brain long-term studies are
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helping us track recovery patterns while
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Innovative treatments aim to minimize
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cognitive impacts exciting developments
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in targeted therapies give hope for
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better support in the future
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