What are some symptoms to look for when diagnosing chemotherapy-based memory loss or memory problems?
• You may be unable to remember things, and have difficulty concentrating and following directions. You may feel “disoriented” at times. • You may have trouble learning new things, or you may forget how to do things that you have done over and over again. • You may have trouble handling money, or may forget what happened in a day. • You may be more drowsy than usual. You may be overly tired, or very weak (fatigued). It may be hard for you to do any kind of your normal activities. • You could have trouble falling asleep at night, or staying asleep. You may not feel rested after a long night of sleep. • You may feel agitated, or “jumpy”, with abrupt changes in your mood and behavior (mood swings) • With severe confusion, you may not notice that your behavior is inappropriate. Your family and friends may notice the difference. • You may have fever, or chills, if you have an infection It is important to treat if possible the underlying cause of the memory problems, whether it is due to med
