Hi,

I'm ten days into radiation, and have had one dose of Cisplatin. I am beginning to feel the dry mouth, but the chemo effects are receding somewhat, though my energy is a bit lower. Still eating fine, and have put on 3 pounds from start of therapy.

My question is about maintaining the depressed immune system. My wife has me using a single washcloth to dry my hands, rather than use a towel that others use. I realize I have to delegate some tasks, like cleaning the filter of my koi pond-- not a good stew for me to wallow in right now.

I usually have a robust immune system, and my MO said for this treatment, the depression of the immune system is a side efffect and not a key part of one's therapy. So what sort of things can I do to help keep it robust, or at least rebuilding itself as I go forward? Probiotics for the gut? (I have been taking these for years) I take a multivitamin. We bought a Nutri Bullet in order to liquify foods, and have a farm share, so I'm doing fruit & greens smoothies, and bought some chia and cashew to further boost these.

Any other ideas (or ideas about what I'm already doing)?

Thanks all.

John D.