Cognitive Effects of Cancer Treatment: Chemobrain and how to Treat It

Learn how to manage chemobrain in this video: Cognitive Effects of Cancer Treatment: Chemobrain and How to Treat It.

Neuropsychologist Dr. David Sabsevitz will discuss: 

• Cognition
• What is chemo-brain, possible mechanisms
• Bone marrow transplant and cognition
• Other factors than can cause cognitive symptoms in cancer patients
• Diagnosis and work-up/neropsychological exam
• Treatment of chemo-brain
• Optimizing memory & attention
• Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
• Adapting with lifestyle changes
• Treatment of emotional factors
• Brain games
• Medication that can help

This video is a recording of the workshop conducted at the 2017 Celebrating a Second Chance at Life Survivorship Symposium. It is a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q & A session.