Chemotherapy saves lives, but new studies,including research led by coauthor Dr. Dan Silverman,reveal that the agents used to kill cancer cells may also impair normal brain function. Even years after treatment people have reported problems with memory, concentration, multitasking, and word retrieval. Silverman and Idelle Davidson combine cutting-edge science and true stories to demonstrate that chemo brain" is not a figment of your imagination. With its invaluable strategies and straightforward nine-step program specifically tailored to re-energizing the brain, Your Brain After Chemo gives patients the coping skills to move on with their lives.

About the Author
Dan Silverman, MD, Ph.D., is head of Neuronuclear Imaging at UCLA. He lives in Santa Monica, California. Idelle Davidson is an award-winning health journalist. She lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews
Grand Rapids Press, 7/17/11 "One of the most valuable and detailed sources of help I've seen."



Book Information
ISBN 9780738213910
Author Dan Silverman
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Da Capo Lifelong
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 389g
Dimensions(mm) 212mm * 143mm * 18mm