Uh-oh. Chemo Brain. As if I didn't already have enough trouble remembering anything for more than two minutes. I suppose in some ways this is a good thing, as it explains how and why this problem happens, and suggests at least one way to deal with it. Make lists. Have caregivers or others make lists for you.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/253277.php
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/11/27/evidence-chemo-brain-verified-by-researchers/
On a different note, here's a question. In one of his presentations, Kabat-Zinn speaks of a condition whereby some people come to think of themselves as being defined by their disease. I wonder what that looks llike. Know anybody with that condition?
Nothing but some minor sniffles yesterday and today. Hoping you do at least as well.
Best to all. Hang in there.
Chemo brain doesn't sound so bad!! Glad you're feeling pretty good overall.
ReplyDeleteBeing defined by your disease might mean, in your case, that you think of yourself primarily as a person with pancreatic cancer--rather than, say, a spiritual person or a flyfisherman or a Steelers fan.