Thinking and memory in older adults with blood cancer
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at memory and thinking problems in older adults receiving chemotherapy for blood cancers. By participating, you help doctors understand how these treatments affect the mind.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a blood cancer (like leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma).
- You are currently getting chemotherapy treatment.
- You are able to talk and take part in memory and thinking tests.
- You do not have severe vision or hearing problems that would prevent these tests.
- You have not been diagnosed with dementia before your cancer was found.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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