Acute Radiation Syndrome

Chemo Brain

Many people who are having cancer treatments have side effects. They may have memory and thinking problems. Some people say it is a mental fog. Cancer patients often call it chemo brain. Signs of chemo brain may be different for each person. This condition does not last forever, but may take up to 2 years after treatment to completely go away.

Central Nervous System

Chemo Fog,Chemobrain,Cognitive Problems After Chemo,Cognitive Problems After Chemotherapy,Foggy Brain,Mental Fog,Mild Cognitive Impairment

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