I feel mine has only gotten worse ... but I also have to say, I've had other health complications, I homeschool, I help lead two Scout groups, and am generally in over my head with 'stuff' ... so who knows? I picked up woodcarving shortly before the cancer hit, and that's probably one thing that hasn't been adversely affected ... maybe because I wasn't terribly proficient yet beforehand. (I've missed a lot of local group meetings, but they've been super supportive.) I think the mental part comes back once the body gets better, really, because the body has its priorities ... and the Sunday crossword puzzles is NOT up there over one's ability to digest food safely, however much we might want it to be. (Kind of like pregnancy and all those other body-takes-charge situations.) I will say, this year with the teeth / denture issue and the poorer nutrition has been disastrous for my cognition. (I am SO glad my kids are teens now and help remind me of things!)