#58 Managing Chemo Brain as a Speech Language Pathologist

In this episode of Better Than Before Breast Cancer, we're joined by Mary Ann Eller, breast cancer survivor and Clinical Services Coordinator for Speech-Language Pathology at Duke Regional Hospital. Mary Ann shares her personal journey through chemo brain, including how it affected her professionally and emotionally—and what she's doing to adapt, manage, and even thrive despite its ongoing challenges.

You'll learn:

• What chemo brain really is, and how it shows up in day-to-day life

• The strategies Mary Ann uses to support her memory and communication

• How to talk with your doctor about cognitive changes after treatment

• Resources from ASHA and beyond to support brain health during recovery

This episode is for you if:

• You've noticed cognitive changes like forgetfulness or brain fog after chemo

• You want practical tips to manage mental fatigue and memory lapses

• You're looking for validation that what you're going through is real—and manageable

• You want to feel more confident in your ability to communicate and function clearly after cancer

Resources:

Mary Ann's article

There's No Good Card for That from Everything Happens with Kate Bowler in Podcasts

Emily McDowell website

There Is No Good Card for This: What To Say and Do When Life Is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to People You Love

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