Surviving Cancer

Memory, Pain, and Nervous System Problems

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1. Changes in memory and concentration associated with cancer treatment are sometimes called




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Changes in memory and concentration associated with cancer treatment are sometimes called chemobrain. The changes can begin during cancer treatment or may occur much later. For older adults, it can be hard to tell whether the changes in memory and concentration are because they are getting older or are the result of treatment.