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. 2011 Apr;8(4):182-3.
doi: 10.1038/nrurol.2011.29.

Is chemotherapy associated with cognitive impairment?

Robert Zachariae  1 , Mimi Yung Mehlsen
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Is chemotherapy associated with cognitive impairment?

Robert Zachariae et al. Nat Rev Urol. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

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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