Chemo brain is a term used to describe thinking and memory problems that can happen during or after chemotherapy<\/a>. You might notice that your thinking isn\u2019t as sharp as it used to be<\/strong> or that you lose your train of thought mid-sentence. These changes can make it harder to keep up with treatment schedules, communicate clearly with your doctors, or remember small details.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat we often hear is that once [chemotherapy] treatment ramps up and you build up a bit of the treatment in your system, patients start to feel some cognitive changes. For some folks, it takes the form of difficulty finding the right words. People may be more forgetful, or they feel like they can’t multitask.\u201d Chemo brain doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re not doing well \u2014 it\u2019s common and usually temporary. Up to 75% of cancer patients<\/strong> have chemo brain at some point during their treatment for mesothelioma<\/a>. With time and support, most people notice their focus and memory improve as their body recovers.<\/p>\n Download our Free Chemotherapy Guide<\/strong> to learn more about what to expect and how to manage chemo brain and other side effects.<\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Dr. Tracy Vannorsdal, clinical neuropsychologist at Johns Hopkins Medicine<\/p><\/blockquote>\n