A-Z Managing changes to thinking and behaviour after diagnosis of a brain tumour

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A-Z Managing changes to thinking and behaviour after diagnosis of a brain tumour - Peter Mac Cancer Centre

The NSW Oncology Group, Cancer Institute of NSW has developed a series of fact sheets and resource sheets that provide important information about many of the thinking and behaviour changes people may experience after a brain tumour.

Fact Sheets

Anger: Are you having trouble with your temper? Apathy/Lack of Motivation: Can't seem to get yourself going? Don't seem to care about anything? Attention and Concentration: Are you having difficulty staying on task? Being Self Centred (Egocentricity): Do you only think about yourself and find it hard to see other people's point of view? Communication: Can't find the right words or talk too much? Disorientation/Appearing Confused: Feeling lost, not knowing where you are? Fatigue: Do you feel exhausted or tired a lot of the time? High Level Thinking or Executive Impairments: Can't seem to think straight? Impulsivity: Do you sometimes act without thinking? Inappropriate social behaviour/Inappropriate sexual behaviour: Can't seem to say or do the right thing at the right time? Lability: Do you feel that you are on an emotional roller coaster? Low Mood - Depression: Do you feel sad, tearful, can't seem to enjoy yourself? Memory: do you keep forgetting things? Neglecting Personal Care/ Looking after yourself: When how you look no longer seems to be important? Perseveration: Do you repeat yourself or get stuck like a broken record? Stress and Anxiety: Are you feeling tense, nervous and overwhelmed?

Resource Sheets

Activity Scheduling Anger Management Checklist for getting ready Goal Setting How to cope with depression Memory Tips Mindfulness Exercise Problem Solving Stress Management and relaxation techniques Stress Management Timetable