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Lung Cancer Lung Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Coping Treatment From Lynne Eldridge MD, your Guide to Lung Cancer  Chemobrain - the term used to describe the congnitive changes some people experience after chemotherapy - has only recently entered into the lime light for people with cancer.  But these symptoms that range from difficulty finding the car keys, to an inability to multitask and more, can cause considerable irritation for those who are experiencing chemobrain as well as their loved ones. Best wishes until next week, Dr. Lynne What is Chemobrain?  On a flight this past week I sat next to a man who shared the great difficulties his wife has had with chemobrain.  What is "chemobrain" and what are some things you can try to reduce your symptoms?  Read more Search Related Topics:  chemobrain  chemotherapy side effects  coping with lung cancer Blood Clots During Lung Cancer Treatment  Blood clots affect 3 to 15% of people during lung cancer treatment.  Do you know how you may prevent them, or at least recognize them when they occur?  Read more Search Related Topics:  blood clots  lung cancer complications  lung cancer surgery Peripheral Neuropathy from Lung Cancer Treatment  Peripheral neuropathy from chemotherapy is not only annoying, it can be dangerous (it's easy to trip when you can't feel your feet) and cause severe pain for some people.  What is peripheral neuropathy and what is being researched in clinical trials to prevent this complication?  Read more Search Related Topics:  peripheral neuropathy  chemotherapy side effects  coping with cancer Depression and Lung Cancer  Depression affects 15 to 25% of cancer patients overall, and an even greater percent of people with lung cancer.  But how can you differentiate normal grieving and clinical depression?  Read more Search Related Topics:  depression  grief  coping with lung cancer Related Searches Lung Cancer Pain Cancer Treatment Breast Cancer Chemo Lungcancer After Chemotherapy Featured Articles Coping With Mouth Sores From Chemotherapy Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers Occupational Causes of Lung Cancer What is Palliative Chemotherapy? Famous People With Lung Cancer Lung Adenocarcinoma   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Lynne Eldridge MD Lung Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Lung Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Lung Cancer? Symptoms of Lung Cancer Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Treatment of Lung Cancer Preventing Lung Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement