I am a 2 time breast Ca survivor. I had surgery in 2003 along with chemo AC and Cytoxan, then radiation. The second occurence was in early 2005, this time a masectomy followed by Taxol IV. I think that time they gave me 8-10 treatments( I don't remember exactly) I had a very rough time remembering, concentrating, making decisions, multi tasking. I'm a nurse and have not worked since, except maybe 3 months because of cognitive impairement, I felt I wasn't able to perform my job safely. This also caused Major Depression which made the condition worse. I can't work but yet this is not a recognized disability so I've had no income for almost 2 years ,its been very difficult. In addition I suffer with terrible pain which is typically at night that feels like lightening or shocks running from the soles of my feet to my spine. I am using a Duragesic patch and ultram for this and chronic back pain/fibromyalgia. I think that this effect of chemo needs alot more investigation. I am not currently on anything but antidepressants and Buspar for the anxiety and depression I sure wish my doctor had tried something like that Ritalin so I wouldn't have had to go through this devastation. I have gotten my mind back now but am financially ruined from not being able to do my job.