New Research Reveals Chemotherapy’s Impact on Brain Drainage System, Offering Clues to “Chemo Brain” Relief
Scientists have uncovered how chemotherapy drugs may damage the brain’s waste-clearance system, leading to memory and concentration problems. The research offers new hope for treating “chemo brain” symptoms that affect up to 75% of cancer patients.
Breakthrough in Understanding Chemotherapy’s Cognitive Side Effects
Researchers have identified a potential biological mechanism behind “chemo brain,” the cognitive impairment that affects many cancer patients following treatment, according to a new study published in Communications Biology. The research suggests that common chemotherapy drugs may damage the brain’s lymphatic system, impairing its ability to clear waste and potentially leading to memory problems and difficulty concentrating.