FK came for treatment of the symptoms of chemo-brain one year after diagnosis and treatment with chemotherapy for breast cancer. There were 3 surgeries within one month after diagnosis (April 2003), 6 cycles of chemotherapy, and daily radiation for 6 weeks. Treatment began 5 months after treatment ended.

FK is an extremely high functioning Ph.D. who had juggled job and family with relative ease prior to cancer treatment. The cancer treatment brought on these symptoms: extreme fatigue, headache, poor sleep, depression, weakness, and severe short-term memory problems. Remembering tasks on the job became very difficult and her functioning suffered. She had often forgotten groceries that were just purchased, finding them in the car the next day. The effect of the combination of these led to hopelessness and deep concern for her future. The first treatment produced dramatic change. She slept well and woke for the first time with energy. That entire week she was able to organize her tasks at work efficiently, leaving the office knowing that she had accomplished something. Prior to treatment she had often forgotten and missed scheduled meetings.

By the 10th treatment FK was functioning very well and had received a promotion that involves much more responsibility. She is handling all of her family and professional tasks more easily, has more energy and sleeps well. The inevitable unusual stressors of life are less of a burden because she can deal with them and not let them dominate her thinking.

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