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Memory and Cognitive Aftereffects of Treatments
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May 30, 2009 - 4:37 pm
Gulp, on Thursday this week I go for my results of my memory and cognitive testing that I had done a couple of months ago. I had the written tests and some oral ones as well at this Memory Clinic here and have yet to do the CT Scan of my brain but they say that that can wait a bit. I am interested but of course a little anxious as the memory issues I have been dealing with are taking a backseat to new cognitive problems so a little tense here in what that appt on Thursday will bring. Praying has helped me through all the other treatments and results meetings so that is what I will do before this one. I will let you all know what the findings are. Of course the results are personal to the person who has had the tests, depending on lots of things including age, types of treatments and strengths of radiation and chemo drugs - how long ago - yada yada. Still it should produce some interesting insight, I hope. Talk to you then. Blessings, Blueroses |
Joined: Apr 2002
blue,
One of my greatest fears in retuning to grad school following cancer treatment was short-term memory loss. I shared my concern with a professor who became uncomfortable with my admission. With no help coming from that direction, I learned to make accommodations for myself mainly by becoming obsessive-compulsive, rechecking and repeating things to prevent omissions or mistakes. I even do this when I leave the house in the morning, sometimes returning to make sure I didn't forget to turn down the thermostat or lock the door. I have been doing pretty well with this system.
I will pray that your memory and cognition remains true, Blue!
Love and Courage!
Rick
(I completed my M.A.T. in March 2007 with a 3.96 GPA!)
Joined: Jul 2008