Brain scans reveal Chemo's toll on aging minds

NCT ID NCT01992432

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study uses advanced brain scans to see how chemotherapy changes the brain in women aged 65 and older with early-stage breast cancer. Researchers will compare brain images and thinking tests before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand why some older patients experience memory or thinking problems after chemo.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope Medical Center

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

  • South Pasadena Cancer Center

    South Pasadena, California, 91030, United States

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