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2MuchNoise

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3. There is something called chemo brain or chemo fog.

Reply to onethatcares (Original post)

Fri May 30, 2025, 11:06 AM

May 30

I experienced it when I went through chemotherapy. For me, I experienced short term memory loss and difficulty concentrating.
It continued for some time after I finished chemo. I can't tell you how long it lasted because I don't remember. Insert a tiny lol here
because I know you are truly concerned and of course, it isn't funny.
I wouldn't compare my experience to anything close to dementia. Still, it was troubling.
Chemo brain/fog is real. As someone else said, talk to your wife's oncologist.
Sending you love. Take care of your wife and yourself.

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dealing with short term memory loss during chemo [View all] onethatcares May 30 OP

Treat her with the loving care you always have. Thank goodness that is how my wife treated me. I was a handful ... marble falls May 30 #1

Not sure, but healing vibes on the way to both of you SheltieLover May 30 #2

There is something called chemo brain or chemo fog. 2MuchNoise May 30 #3

Help her make strict protocols for necessities. PufPuf23 May 30 #4

thank you all onethatcares Sunday #5