Chemo Brain/ Possible Brain Damage

[Dr Jacoby]

Even though I am thankful to have survived non-hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1998, I do worry that chemotherapy has severely impaired my cognition. I was only eight years old at the time but my mind has been extremely foggy ever since my recovery.

Now my mind is usually blank, I cannot concentrate and I have an abysmal memory.

According to a QEEG, I have abnormally slow theta waves in my temporal lobes and cerebellum. I may be having either transcranial magnetic stimulation or neurofeedback to see If any improvements can be made.

I have attempted to take my own life on three occasions because of my rather debilitating cognition issues. Even though it's a selfish act, I cannot see any point in living if I am to remain a vegetable my entire life.

If anyone can relate to such difficulties, I would be interested to know what helped you.

Many thanks.

 

[Grassland Blue]

While you have the ability to make decisions and are able to describe your condition and feelings so well, you are far from being a vegetable.
Chin up and fight on.

 

[Phil Meup]

Sorry to hear this
If you are suicidal, help is out there - google it, you'll see
Hardly sounds like you are a vegetable tho
Things can get better

 

[Two Gun Bob]

You come across as quite an articulate soul and post very well. Impecable musical tastes too so get them headphones on and get out in the afternoon sun as it's El Scorchio today.. Adios.

 

[yeseye]

Try to focus on your future treatment which has a fair success rate 6/10.
I hope this improves your condition and there are new treatments every year.
You’ve fought this for 20 years mate so keep fighting.
Best wishes.