🧠 Research Opportunity: Have You Experienced "Brain Fog" After Cancer Treatment?

Many people affected by cancer notice changes to their memory, concentration, thinking or mental clarity during or after treatment. Researchers at Griffith University are looking to better understand these experiences and how support can be improved for older Australians affected by cancer.

💗 Your experiences could help shape future support, information and services for people affected by cancer.

👥 Who can take part?

You may be eligible if you are:

A person who:

✅ Is aged 60 years or older
✅ Has a current or previous cancer diagnosis
✅ Has noticed changes to memory, concentration or thinking

OR

A caregiver, family member or support person who:

✅ Supports someone aged 60 years or older with a current or previous cancer diagnosis
✅ Has noticed changes to their loved one's memory, concentration or thinking

You must also:

✅ Live in Australia
✅ Be able to complete the survey in English

📝 What's involved?

Participants are invited to complete a short online survey, which takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

The survey explores:

🔹 Experiences of cancer treatment
🔹 Changes to memory and thinking
🔹 The impact on everyday life
🔹 What support would be most helpful

At the end of the survey, you can also choose to take part in a one-hour follow-up interview.

🎁 Participants will receive a gift card as a thank you for their time. Interview participants will receive an additional gift card.

🔬 About the research

This Griffith University study is investigating cancer-related cognitive impairment, sometimes referred to as "brain fog", including changes to memory, concentration and thinking that can occur during or after cancer treatment.

The research has been approved by the Griffith University Human Research Ethics Committee (GU Ref No: 2025/816).

❓Questions?

Research Team
Associate Professor Kerryn Pike
📧 [email protected]