I was referring to plain soda water(no sugar), which I was told AFTER treatment could have prevented thrush, as it can alter pH. My WBC did go down during treatment but I am 6 mos. post TX and assuming they are fine. Actually my docs haven't done a CBC since mid-June, is that unusual? I also came up anemic in June from treatments, but again I am assuming I must be OK.
Yes, I had an easier time through treatment than most people. My doctors cannot explain it, but I feel that any newbies looking for info should see the whole spectrum of reactions to treatment. I know that I would want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly.


Left tonsil SCC, HPV+. T2N0M0. Tonsillectomy 3-07, bilateral radiation, cisplatin 3x, Tx completed 6-06. Clear PET 4-01-2008.
Thyroidectomy 5-9-08, resulting in permanent surgically-induced hypoparathyroidism and adrenal problems. Bummer.