Brain scans reveal Chemo's toll on older Women's minds
NCT ID NCT01992432
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 taken before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand why some older patients experience memory or thinking problems after chemo, which could lead to better support in the future.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
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South Pasadena Cancer Center
South Pasadena, California, 91030, United States
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