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Your Brain after Chemo: A Practical Guide to Lifting the Fog and Getting Back Your Focus [Hardcover]

Dan Silverman (Author), Idelle Davidson (Author)
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July 14, 2009
Chemotherapy saves lives, but new studies—including research led by coauthor Dr. Dan Silverman—reveal that the agents used to kill cancer cells may also impair normal brain function. Even years after treatment, patients report problems with memory, concentrating, multitasking, and word retrieval. As one person put it, “I’ve lost my edge.”

If you’ve undergone chemotherapy, perhaps you’re among those who’ve had trouble following the thread of a conversation or feel “less than” who you once were. Until recently, oncologists often discounted or trivialized “chemo brain.” Now, argue Silverman and Idelle Davidson, there is plenty of evidence to the contrary; thankfully, you can rest assured that you’re not alone in feeling this way—and that you can do something about it.

Calling on cutting-edge scientific research and the inspiring stories of survivors (including Davidson’s own experiences with chemotherapy and its effects), this groundbreaking book will forever change how you think about your brain after chemo. Perhaps most important, it offers much-needed strategies to improve memory and focus, and an invaluable nine-step program to help keep your brain sharp. Your Brain after Chemo gives you the coping skills to move on with your life.
 


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Library Journal, 6/15/09
“A practical program of how to get the brain back on track…In an age where many are increasingly aware of and—rightly or wrongly—concerned with forgetfulness, these authors have found a hot topic. This professionally compiled book is every layperson's guide to how to exercise the mind and restore and improve memory.”

New York Times, 8/12/09
“an excellent new book”

About the Author

Daniel H. Silverman, MD, PhD, is head of the Neuronuclear Imaging Section in the Ahmanson Biological Imaging Division at UCLA Medical Center, associate director of the UCLA Alzheimer’s Disease Center Imaging Core, and associate professor in the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology.

Idelle Davidson is an award-winning health, medical, and general-interest journalist whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Time, Parents, Parenting, and many others. She lives in Los Angeles.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books; 1 edition (July 14, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0738212598
  • ISBN-13: 978-0738212593
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT - NEEDED BOOK, August 18, 2009
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Your Brain After Chemo yanks something out of the closet that cancer survivors need to talk about - impaired cognition after chemotherapy. I can tell you from my own experience, it's a relief to know that others suffer. Fast-reading, filled with tips and survivor stories, this book is important.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Your brain on chemo? Pick up this book!, August 28, 2009
This review is from: Your Brain after Chemo: A Practical Guide to Lifting the Fog and Getting Back Your Focus (Hardcover)
Your Brain After Chemo - is an incredibly helpful guide for anyone experiencing chemo brain, for patients who may be starting a course of treatment, and for family members and caregivers. It's sure to become an invaluable resource for understanding cognitive changes, and hopefully for taking steps toward recovery.

The authors have done a great job explaining the complex science in a wonderfully approachable way! Pick up this book and start to 'lift the fog and get back your focus.'

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Chemobrain Review, September 23, 2009
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An informative scientific review of available evidence that chemotherapy agents have significant cognitive effects on patients. I found it particularly relevant to the current experiences my spouse is having with the agent cisplatin. Of particular interest to me was the inclusion of personal anecdotes of patients who have experienced these effects during and after their therapies.

It reassured me that these effects are not unique to our situation.

I would recommend this book as required reading for all medical oncologists.
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