chemo brain

American

[kee-moh breyn] / ˈki moʊ ˌbreɪn /

noun

Medicine/Medical Informal.

a common side effect of some cancer treatments that is characterized by cognitive impairments, such as memory and recall difficulties, confusion, difficulty concentrating, or loss of mental alertness.

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"Chemo brain caught our attention because it is extremely common, and there is quite a lot of research on what the brain is like following chemotherapy treatment," Tsai says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2024

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