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Licensed practitioners who work with people during and after cancer treatment.
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What the research says about memory or concentration (chemo brain)
Tell your oncology team about memory or concentration changes. Poor sleep, low mood, anemia, thyroid changes and some medicines can cause them too, and those are treatable.
- Cognitive rehabilitation and memory strategiesEvidence still limited
Small studies suggest it helps with day-to-day memory and focus; the evidence is still limited. NCI: Cognitive impairment in adults with cancer (PDQ)(opens in a new tab)
- ExerciseEvidence still limited
Early studies suggest a benefit; the evidence is still limited. NCI: Cognitive impairment in adults with cancer (PDQ)(opens in a new tab)
- Mindfulness and meditation programmesEvidence still limited
Studied in small trials; the evidence is still limited. NCI: Cognitive impairment in adults with cancer (PDQ)(opens in a new tab)
A summary of published clinical guidelines, not medical advice. Talk with your oncology team before starting anything new. Results below are in the professions that offer these approaches — ask each one about their experience with it.
Not medical advice — see the note above. Your oncology team should know about anything new you start.
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