Chemotherapy-Induced Cognitive Impairment

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Mar 16;27(2):205-208. doi: 10.1188/23.CJON.205-208.

Abstract

Terms such as "chemobrain" or "chemofog" may be familiar to many patients with cancer. Specific chemotherapy agents are known to cause chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (CICI). Interventions to prevent or redu.

Keywords: chemobrain; cognitive impairment; nursing interventions; patient education.

MeSH terms

  • Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment*
  • Cognitive Dysfunction* / chemically induced
  • Humans