Why Treatment for Chemo Brain Is So Incredibly Elusive
Hank Green of SciShow explains why the foggy forgetfulness of chemotherapy induced cognitive impairment aka Chemo Brain is so very difficult to identify due to the wide range of cancers, treatments and historical data. Because identification is so difficult, treatment is elusive, yet not necessarily impossible. Scientists are finding some success with PAN-811, a ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor and neuroprotectant.
Related Laughing Squid PostsAn Explanation of the Aroma Science Behind the Appealing Smell of Cooking BaconOne Woman's Year of Breast Cancer Treatment Documented in Fascinating One Minute Time Lapse VideoThe Science of Spiciness ExplainedResearchers wanted to see whether a compound called PAN-811 e might protect against free radicals. The compound is called a ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor or RNRI and in things like Petri dishes. It has previously been shown to help protect against free radicals.
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