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

Summary:
Cognitive Effects of Cancer Treatment: Chemobrain and How to Treat It

Presented by David Sabsevitz PhD, ABPP, Medical College of Wisconsin

Run time: 35 minute presentation, 25 minutes Q & A.

Dr. Sabsevitz discusses:

  • what cognition is
  • how chemotherapy and radiation can affect cognition
  • chemo brain and its symptoms
  • neuropsychological exam
  • possible treatments
  • attention and memory aids
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
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