Exercise and ibuprofen may lessen cancer-related cognitive impairment

Up to 80% of people who receive chemotherapy experience cancer-related cognitive impairment, which most commonly involves mild-to-moderate changes such as difficulty paying attention, memory lapses, and struggles with multitasking. A new Phase II trial has found that exercise and low-dose ibuprofen can each help to lessen cognitive problems and help protect patients' cognitive function. The findings are published in Cancer.