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Chemotherapy Alters Brain Connectivity, Worsening Cognitive Function

4/9/2025

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Chemotherapy is reshaping the brain's connectivity in breast cancer patients, according to new research in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Functional MRI scans unveiled significant disruptions in the frontal-limbic system and cerebellar cortex, leading to deteriorating memory and executive function. These changes intensify over time, shedding light on the cognitive challenges often referred to as "chemo brain."

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Chemotherapy is reshaping the brain's connectivity in breast cancer patients, according to new research in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Functional MRI scans unveiled significant disruptions in the frontal-limbic system and cerebellar cortex, leading to deteriorating memory and executive function. These changes intensify over time, shedding light on the cognitive challenges often referred to as "chemo brain."