Diseases and Conditions

Chemo brain

Alternative medicine

No alternative treatments have been found to prevent or cure chemo brain. If you're interested in trying alternative treatments for your symptoms, discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Complementary and alternative treatments might help you cope with distress, which can contribute to thinking and memory problems in people with cancer.

Examples of treatments that might help include:

  • Art therapy
  • Exercise
  • Meditation
  • Music therapy
  • Relaxation exercises
  • Spirituality