Difficulty concentrating or forgetfulness experienced by some people during and after breast cancer treatment is known as brain fog or chemo brain. Researchers at Auckland University want to understand whether there are changes in the brain caused by cancer or its treatment. Better understanding will lead to improved management of this condition in future patients.
The study will involve MRI brain scans in newly diagnosed patients before surgery and after first chemotherapy. Healthy volunteers are also needed for comparative scans. Participants will need to fill out three questionnaires.
If you’d like to help with this important study by volunteering to participate, please contact the lead researcher, Dr Marta Seretny at Auckland University at m.seretny@auckland.ac.nz
