Many people have trouble before, during and/or after cancer treatment. You may experience trouble with your concentration, memory and thinking. We call this ‘cognitive impairment,’ ‘cancer fog’ or ‘chemo brain.’
Information for cancer survivors and their carers
- Changes in thinking and memory website, Cancer Council
- Cancer Mind Plan website, Cancer Mind Care
- Chemo brain website, American Cancer Society (US)
- BrainHQ website, a brain-training system devised by an international team of neuroscientists
- Chemo brain website, MacMillan Cancer Centre (UK)
- Managing cognitive changes for cancer survivors website, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (US)
Clinical services at Peter Mac Melbourne campus
The following services are available to patients of Peter Mac, Melbourne. Please speak with your oncology team if you are receiving treatment elsewhere. This is because you may have different clinical service options.
- Occupational therapy services: Occupational therapists can help you maximise independence, safety, comfort, and personal satisfaction. Doing so improves your sense of well-being and quality of life.
- Psychology services: Psychologists use various approaches to help people with cancer and their carers adjust to the challenges of cancer. These challenges can be emotional and psychological.
Other clinical services in the Parkville precinct
Peter Mac are also part of the Parkville precinct. The precinct includes the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Women’s Hospital. Please speak with your oncology team if you are being treated elsewhere. You may have different clinical service options. Please email