Your brain after chemo : a practical guide to lifting the fog and getting back your focus /
Dan Silverman and Idelle Davidson.
- Cambridge, MA : Da Capo Lifelong, c2009.
- xvii, 284 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-272) and index.
Talking with your oncologist -- Vulnerable time -- Rethinking "chemo brain" -- Q & A with your doctor -- Symptoms and signs -- I found my keys, but I lost myself -- Relationships -- Multitasking, word retrieval, memory, and concentration -- Fatigue and depression -- Measuring forgetfulness -- Body of evidence -- Molecules behaving badly -- Healthy brain -- Unhealthy brain -- Hormones: his and hers -- Getting your brain back on track -- Depressing days? -- Sleeping through insomnia -- Fatigue, inattention, and poor concentration -- Fear, stress, and mindfulness -- Brain food -- Some tips for (re)organizing your day-to-day life -- How to reclaim your brain chemistry -- Nine daily steps you can start doing today -- Summary of the nine steps and worksheet -- Future directions.