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Oops... I forgot
Coping with chemo brain
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 Joette Zola, OTR-L
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If things just aren’t sticking in your brain like they did before transplant, you’re not alone. “Chemo brain” — the term often used to describe thinking and memory problems after transplant — is a common experience among people who have had chemotherapy. For most people, chemo brain doesn’t last long. But for others, it can last for months or years. Joette Zola, OTR-L, an occupational therapist with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina Health, offers tips for managing day-to-day despite those “oops, I forgot” moments. |
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Chemo brain: Learn from other patients
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“Chemo brain is very real; even now 6 years after treatment. You can make lists, and I make reminders on my calendar. So, you find ways to cope with it.” That’s just one piece of advice offered by Matt, a transplant recipient who’s dealt with chemo brain. |
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Empty your thoughts out on paper
The surprising ways that writing about your transplant journey can help
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Sherri didn’t consider herself a writer, but turned to journaling throughout her son’s journey. For transplant recipient Brianne, writing is in her DNA. But, she didn’t always find that writing about her experience was easy. Years after his wife’s transplant, Brian’s experience with writing took a turn that he never expected. |
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