In this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer center, speaks with Dr. Jamie Myers, an advanced practice oncology nurse with more than 40 years of experience and Research Associate Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center’s School of Nursing. Dr. Myers’ research is focused on cognitive changes related to cancer and cancer treatment therapy. In this conversation, she shares more about this topic - often referred to as “chemo brain” – and how these cognitive changes affect memory, concentration and daily activities. Dr. Myers’ shares insights into her research on interventions to manage these cognitive changes and emphasizes the importance of physical activity and diet in aiding brain health, as well as offering resources for listeners wanting to learn more.

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Links from this Episode:

• Learn more about Dr. Myers
• Read “Lifting the Fog on Chemobrain” by Dr. Myers on the KU Cancer Center blog
• Watch Dr. Myers’ talk more about her research and nursing background