chemo brain
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Many people undergoing chemotherapy experience a frustrating side effect often called "chemo brain."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 10, 2026
Patients undergoing chemotherapy often experience cognitive effects such as memory impairment and difficulty concentrating -- a condition commonly known as "chemo brain."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 6, 2024
She completed that with "chemo brain" but said the university was "amazing" at supporting her.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2022
Women’s symptoms of chemo brain generally paralleled their activity levels.
From New York Times ● Oct. 6, 2021
Marjie Popkin thought she had chemo brain, that fuzzy-headed forgetful state she figured was a result of her treatment for ovarian cancer.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2010
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