Brain Research and Breast Cancer

Susan Love's Army of Women, has posted a Call toIf you have ever seen MRI, PET and CT scans of
Action for women in the San Francisco, Stanfordthe brain from different population groups, you know
University area to participate in a new study. Thisthe brain is truly incredible. Any study that looks at
study looks at the brain and cognitive function ofthe brain functions with the objective to be helpful
breast cancer survivors and non survivors.for survivors with cognitive function is a study worth
I am fascinated with the brain, and any studiesevery dollar, time and effort. So much is talked about
concerning the brain pique my interest. In this study athe loss of brain use by aging, but so many other
MRI will measure brain function and brain structure.factors can influence brain function well before years.
Breast cancer and its treatments can cause someSo much is not understood about the brain and its
temporary and long lasting problems related tofunctions. Books have been written about how much
memory, attention and problem solving.we still don't know about the brain. Here is an
In the last few years a condition called 'Chemo Brain'opportunity to fill in the blanks. If you know any
has been finally accepted as a side effect towomen in the Northern California area, let them know
chemotherapy. I would explain Chemo Brain but I amhow they can make a difference and also help their
still a bit fuzzy on the subject.own brain function.