Paper 📝 and pencil, alarms and sticks notes are profoundly helpful. Lol The busy brain may not focus on the negatives through this fight. Lol Rest and exercise have all helped me. Stopping to breathe as I try to stay in the conversation has helped me recall words, meanings and thoughts 😊. Being patient with myself ❤Good luck fighter, thriver💐
Using tools like paper, pencil, alarms, and sticky notes can be incredibly effective in managing cognitive challenges. It's great that you've found a combination of rest, exercise, and mindful breathing to be helpful. And perhaps most importantly, being patient and kind to yourself is crucial. Your positivity and is admirable.
I so applaud and appreciate Dr. Griggs standing up & disgusting this most difficult subject. As if Chemo didn't cost enough problems. Now it's causing cognitive difficulties. I already HAVE ADHD. As if that didn't give you enough to worry
It's completely normal to feel frustrated and overwhelmed, especially with ADHD and now the added cognitive challenges from treatment. Don't hesitate to lean on your support system and seek help from healthcare providers. You're not alone in this. Wishing you strength and clarity on your journey ahead.
since the COVID shutdown, I got into the habit of playing several screens at once. I will have the television on, but I find myself reading messages on my smartphone or playing Solitaire on my iPad. The idea to set a time to do one thing at a time is a good one. Thanks.
It's great to hear that you found the suggestion to focus on one thing at a time helpful. It's easy to get caught up in multitasking, especially with so many screens available, but setting aside specific times for each activity can help improve focus and overall well-being.
During AC chemo i was hurting myself during all day tasks in the house, even grabbing a towel, i hurt my hand on the wall.The bad thing thoug, was that i could not remember at all the hurting, and maybe after 5 minutes i hurt muself in the same place and situation.My oncologist said i had a brain inflamation, and aftet switching to the next chemo, everithing came back to normal.So, yes, there is a lot of hope, things will get back to normal
Thank-you Dr. Griggs for taking on this difficult. I'm in the process of arranging the sleep study done in order to have a C. PAP . AS my orygen levels really low. Meanwhile keep taking your notes and write things down. Is a big plus. Again thanks brouching a tough subject. We need to be talking more about
Thank you for this video. It was only a couple of months after I finished chemo that I realised how ‘dull’ and foggy my brain had been. This in turn made me feel much better and I started to do things I’d previously enjoyed (reading, sketching etc)
Reconnecting with activities you enjoy is a positive step towards healing and well-being. Keep nurturing your passions, and remember, you're not alone on this journey. Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with the Yerbba community.
For our other viewers, "AMA" means "against medical advice." People can leave the hospital before the hospital thinks they are ready. Only people who have been deemed incompetent by a specialized physician and/or the courts are unable to leave any healthcare facility with rare exceptions. Chemotherapy-related cognitive changes do not prevent people from leaving a health care facility.
I have lots of problems with my memory since diagnosis and have not have chemo, radiation, or hormone therapy yet. I have surgery Oct 20. Is that normal and can you do a video on that
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's not uncommon to experience memory issues during a challenging time like this. The stress and emotional weight can certainly have an impact. Check out our video that addresses memory problems during breast cancer ua-cam.com/video/nurKMcOnwVQ/v-deo.html .
The chemo brain that I get is like a memory from the past that I start to recall, it starts to become clearer then suddenly just disappears leaving me with no recollection at all from it. Other times I can physically smell something like a chemical, I know what the smell is but can’t quite put my finger on it. Then it just disappears again leaving me no recollection of the smell. I really don’t think the memories are real or perhaps they are some passing thoughts that I have retained deep in my subconscious, they certainly don’t seem important, but then again the thoughts never come into full vision, if that makes sense. When the chemical smell comes I can physically smell it, and I know it without knowing it. It’s very weird indeed.
Your experience with chemo brain sounds incredibly challenging and confusing. It's common for chemo brain to affect memory and sensory perception in strange ways. You’re not alone in this, and your feelings are completely valid.
My mom has stage 2 breast cancer, had surgery 21 days ago. She already have interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome) from last 4 years. So we should go chemotherapy or not?? As chemo mai trigger inflammation in bladder. So plz suggest what should we do??
Thank you for writing. Your mother is fortunate to have you helping her out. The chemotherapy that is known for irritating the bladder, cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan) does so in much higher doses that are used in the treatment of breast cancer. In other words, in general, the risk of bladder problems from chemotherapy for breast cancer are both rare and preventable with oral fluids. While we cannot give medical advice, we hope this is helpful.
Paper 📝 and pencil, alarms and sticks notes are profoundly helpful. Lol The busy brain may not focus on the negatives through this fight. Lol Rest and exercise have all helped me. Stopping to breathe as I try to stay in the conversation has helped me recall words, meanings and thoughts 😊. Being patient with myself ❤Good luck fighter, thriver💐
Using tools like paper, pencil, alarms, and sticky notes can be incredibly effective in managing cognitive challenges. It's great that you've found a combination of rest, exercise, and mindful breathing to be helpful. And perhaps most importantly, being patient and kind to yourself is crucial. Your positivity and is admirable.
I so applaud and appreciate Dr. Griggs standing up & disgusting this most difficult subject. As if Chemo didn't cost enough problems. Now it's causing cognitive difficulties. I already HAVE ADHD. As if that didn't give you enough to worry
It's completely normal to feel frustrated and overwhelmed, especially with ADHD and now the added cognitive challenges from treatment. Don't hesitate to lean on your support system and seek help from healthcare providers. You're not alone in this. Wishing you strength and clarity on your journey ahead.
since the COVID shutdown, I got into the habit of playing several screens at once. I will have the television on, but I find myself reading messages on my smartphone or playing Solitaire on my iPad. The idea to set a time to do one thing at a time is a good one. Thanks.
It's great to hear that you found the suggestion to focus on one thing at a time helpful. It's easy to get caught up in multitasking, especially with so many screens available, but setting aside specific times for each activity can help improve focus and overall well-being.
Thank you, Dr, Griggs, for your medical advice.
Thank you for watching. We appreciate all of the support.
During AC chemo i was hurting myself during all day tasks in the house, even grabbing a towel, i hurt my hand on the wall.The bad thing thoug, was that i could not remember at all the hurting, and maybe after 5 minutes i hurt muself in the same place and situation.My oncologist said i had a brain inflamation, and aftet switching to the next chemo, everithing came back to normal.So, yes, there is a lot of hope, things will get back to normal
Thank you for sharing your experience. Wishing you the best.
@@yerbba thank you!
Thank-you Dr. Griggs for taking on this difficult. I'm in the process of arranging the sleep study done in order to have a C. PAP . AS my orygen levels really low. Meanwhile keep taking your notes and write things down. Is a big plus. Again thanks brouching a tough subject. We need to be talking more about
Thanks for sharing your experience with the Yerbba community. Hoping everything goes well with your sleep study.
Thank you for this video. It was only a couple of months after I finished chemo that I realised how ‘dull’ and foggy my brain had been. This in turn made me feel much better and I started to do things I’d previously enjoyed (reading, sketching etc)
Reconnecting with activities you enjoy is a positive step towards healing and well-being. Keep nurturing your passions, and remember, you're not alone on this journey. Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience with the Yerbba community.
Can someone ama out of the hospital with chemo fog? Even if they are A&O x4?
For our other viewers, "AMA" means "against medical advice." People can leave the hospital before the hospital thinks they are ready. Only people who have been deemed incompetent by a specialized physician and/or the courts are unable to leave any healthcare facility with rare exceptions. Chemotherapy-related cognitive changes do not prevent people from leaving a health care facility.
I have lots of problems with my memory since diagnosis and have not have chemo, radiation, or hormone therapy yet. I have surgery Oct 20. Is that normal and can you do a video on that
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It's not uncommon to experience memory issues during a challenging time like this. The stress and emotional weight can certainly have an impact. Check out our video that addresses memory problems during breast cancer ua-cam.com/video/nurKMcOnwVQ/v-deo.html .
Cross word puzzles and word games helps the chemo brain,z
These activities stimulate the mind and can help maintain mental sharpness during and after chemotherapy. Thank you for sharing.
The chemo brain that I get is like a memory from the past that I start to recall, it starts to become clearer then suddenly just disappears leaving me with no recollection at all from it.
Other times I can physically smell something like a chemical, I know what the smell is but can’t quite put my finger on it. Then it just disappears again leaving me no recollection of the smell.
I really don’t think the memories are real or perhaps they are some passing thoughts that I have retained deep in my subconscious, they certainly don’t seem important, but then again the thoughts never come into full vision, if that makes sense. When the chemical smell comes I can physically smell it, and I know it without knowing it.
It’s very weird indeed.
Your experience with chemo brain sounds incredibly challenging and confusing. It's common for chemo brain to affect memory and sensory perception in strange ways. You’re not alone in this, and your feelings are completely valid.
My mom has stage 2 breast cancer, had surgery 21 days ago. She already have interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome) from last 4 years. So we should go chemotherapy or not?? As chemo mai trigger inflammation in bladder. So plz suggest what should we do??
Thank you for writing. Your mother is fortunate to have you helping her out. The chemotherapy that is known for irritating the bladder, cyclophosphamide (brand name: Cytoxan) does so in much higher doses that are used in the treatment of breast cancer. In other words, in general, the risk of bladder problems from chemotherapy for breast cancer are both rare and preventable with oral fluids. While we cannot give medical advice, we hope this is helpful.