Cancer Survivor\'s Guide to Chemo Brain and Recovery

Susan Hardwicke, PhD [email_address] www.vabion.com 804-308-1956 Chemo Brain and Recovery A Guide for Survival

Purpose ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],I’m a Stage III breast cancer survivor who has experienced and recovered from chemo brain.

Personal Experience ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“ What is Chemo Brain?” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

“ Why did Chemo Brain take so long to be recognized as a problem ?” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

20 Years of Brain Research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Neurogenesis: The Formation of New Brain Cells Pluripotent stem cell Multipotent stem cell/Neural Stem Cell Undifferentiated neurons Neurons Glial cells

Anatomy of a Neuron Dendrites- receive electrical and chemical impulses from other cells Cell body- contains the nucleus of the cell’s DNA blueprint for division and replication, and RNA for protein synthesis Axon- long extension from the cell body that conducts electrical impulses, transports enzymes/chemicals

Neurotransmitters ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],>60 neurotransmitters!

Cell Cycle ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Chemotherapy: Effects ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Chemotherapy Damage ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Effects of Chemotherapies ,[object Object]

“ How much cognitive damage do you have?” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Rationale for Model ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Start with Emotional/Spiritual ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Diet and Supplements: Principles ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Physical Exercise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Mental Exercise ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Audio Therapy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Audio Therapy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

And what if you need more help? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Handouts ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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