Learning problems Children with<unk>  are at risk for developing various cognitive or learning problems. These difficulties may be related to brain injury stemming from the<unk>  itself, such as a brain tumor or central nervous system metastasis or from side effects of<unk>  treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Studies have shown that chemo and radiation therapies may damage brain white matter and disrupt brain activity. This cognitive problem is known as post-chemotherapy cognitive impairment (PCCI) or "chemo brain." This term is commonly use by<unk>  survivors who describe having thinking and memory problems after<unk>  treatment. Researchers are unsure what exactly causes chemo brain, however, they say it is likely to be linked to either the<unk>  itself, the<unk>  treatment, or be an emotional reaction to both. This cognitive impairment is commonly noticed a few years after a child endures<unk>  treatment. When a<unk>  survivor goes back to school, they might experience lower test scores, problems with memory, attention, and behavior, as well as poor hand-eye coordination and slowed development over time. Children with<unk>  should be monitored and assessed for these neuropsychological deficits during and after treatment. Patients with brain tumors can have cognitive impairments before treatment and radiation therapy is associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment. Parents can apply their children for special educational services at school if their cognitive learning disability affects their educational success.
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