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Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 29, 2023 | Replies (72)
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@nyscof, I noticed that you wished to post a URL to an article and a video with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe. Clearly the links you wanted to post is not spam. Please allow me to post them for you.
"How menopause affects the brain | Lisa Mosconi"
- Patterns of Change in Cognitive Function With Anastrozole Therapy (2015) https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/cncr.29393
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This is the article I cited on one thread. Note this paragraph:
"Six to 12 Months After Anastrozole Initiation
Paradoxically, the deterioration in visual working memory and concentration that occurred with the initial 6 months of anastrozole was followed by improved performance inthese domains at 12 months. In comparison with controls, women in the chemotherapy-anastrozole and anastrozolealone groups performed better 12 months after anastrozole initiation. this interval. Their reproductive hormone levels likely remain low with continued therapy. This may reflect compensation for the cognitive changes initially experienced...
Of course before and after this period, there is decline.
I will watch the video but just want to comment that I have read- can't cite_ that there are other brain changes as we age - perhaps not valued as much, that may contribute to wisdom and perspective. Hard to test for! And long term memory can sharpen.