Chemo brain Solutions

Mind and memory activities and games (reading books, puzzles, word games, etc.)

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 84% reported success (26 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 16% reported no effect (5 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Notetaking, location tracking devices and reminders

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (19 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Exercise

Self-Management

Gentle exercise, along with stretching and strengthening

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 89% reported success (17 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 11% reported no effect (2 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Create lists to keep track of things.

Self-Management

Put everything on a calendar and look at it first thing in the morning. Create a habit of lists and repetition.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (18 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Proper sleep

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success (10 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect (5 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Avoid multitasking

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (12 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Trying new things and setting new goals

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (11 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Meditation

Self-Management

Meditation apps: Calm or Ten Percent

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 75% reported success (6 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 25% reported no effect (2 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Healthy diet

Food & Beverages

Always get your doctors approval before taking any SES recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 86% reported success (6 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 14% reported no effect (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Vitamin D

OTC Meds

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 29% reported success (2 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 57% reported no effect (4 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 14% reported feeling worse (1 REVIEWS)

Gingko biloba

Supplement

Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 67% reported success (2 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 33% reported no effect (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Adderall

Prescription

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 50% reported success (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Learn a musical instrument or listening to music

Self-Management

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 0% reported success (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 50% reported no effect (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 50% reported feeling worse (1 REVIEWS)

Modafinil (Provigil)

Prescription

Modafinil (Provigil) is a stimulant that may help with cognitive side effects of chemotherapy, known as "chemo brain". Most often used to treat sleepiness.

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)

Acupuncture

Physician Intervention

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sentiment_satisfied_alt 100% reported success (1 REVIEWS) sentiment_neutral 0% reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) sentiment_very_dissatisfied 0% reported feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)