| Researchers at UCLA’S Jonsson Cancer Center Seeking Women who May be Experienceing ‘Chemo Brain’ for Study |
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| Written by Zulema | |||
| Wednesday, 22 July 2009 09:06 | |||
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Researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center are seeking volunteers recently treated for breast cancer who may be experiencing cognitive difficulties, a condition often referred to as “chemo brain.” The pilot study aims to develop and evaluate a rehabilitation program for breast cancer survivors who believe they are having trouble thinking and concentrating after receiving treatment. Study volunteers will be asked to come to UCLA for a 90-minute initial baseline visit, then return once a week for six weeks to participate in two- to three-hour group intervention sessions. Volunteers will need to return to UCLA for one-hour follow-up visits two months and six months after the intervention. ‘Women with 'chemo brain' often can't focus, remember things or multi-task the way they did before their breast cancer treatments. They can be overwhelmed with day-to-day life,” said Dr. Patricia Ganz, director of cancer prevention and control research at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and principal investigator of the study. “They can’t recall phone numbers or where they put their keys. The group intervention program is designed to address these concerns, to provide tools and techniques to aid with memory and focus.” Ganz and her team are seeking 25 volunteers to participate in the study, which is funded by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. To find out more about the study, call (310) 825-2520.
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 July 2009 09:06 |
