Chemo brain is something that happens to many patients with or without beer. It's a common side effect that does get better over time and Jack has had that too. My friend told me hers lasted for about a year.

I think the dietician is right that you want to be finished with the chemo and let it get out of your system. We found with Jack that Cisplatin tended to peak at 10-14 days post treatment and you probably want to give it a good 4 weeks. There are side effects that will develop from both the radiation and chemo after the treatment ends. It's like the microwave that keeps on cooking. Stay hydrated with water to work through the aftermath and keep thinking about how good that guiness is going to taste.

Your body will tell you what's not working because it will burn or irritate your mouth or you won't be able to swallow it due to dry mouth. That's why small bites/sips are a good rule of thumb when you're trying things. Eileen makes a good point on make sure the mouth sores from radiation are cleared up first.

Good luck, Regards JoAnne