Nelie --

Barry had mild low thyroid before treatment and was already taking a very low dose of Levoxyl but they also have been checking it regularly as part of follow-up, TSH and also T4 and so far no problems. They also checked his vitamin B and D levels as these can be associated with mental fuzziness. And they gave him a brain MRI to boot. These were all OK. So they are a bit puzzled but apparently, as the MO says, it is not uncommon and often resolves with time. The MO referred to the recent article on women who had had breast cancer treatment and actually showed post-treatment brain shrinkage. Fortunately they returned to normal within 2-3 years.

But weird -- anyway he's been using the Memory Prescription book and after its 14-day "brain boot camp," performed better on the tests so this did help. And is continuing the Sudoku. I'll bet the brain needs a recharge after the ordeal of treatment, just like folks need swallowing exercises, or other physical therapy.

Gail