[lkc Gumby]

Hi ladies thank you all so much for sharing your experiences. It still amazes me that cognitive changes chemo are not just ignored but pretty much dismissed by the majority of the medical community. I was always so grateful to be alive, after my " dire" prognosis I felt a little brain damage was not biggie. After over 9 years I still walk into a room and can't for the life of me remember why. It usually comes to me after I stop and concentrate. I forget family names, when speaking I struggle for words. I researched chemo brain and found a great article, which I managed to send
to my DH. Stored it away safely, and of course, have no idea where it is!
Anyway, I am now faced with an earlier retirement because I am fully aware that my overall ability is impaired; I work as an executive. I do fear that earlier onset of senile dementia is possible. Overall I remain thankful for my restored health. I do think however the medical community should not only acknowledge that this adverse event of chemo, but also push for studies that will ultimately truly scientifically validate us and our symptoms.