Flu

You know, I haven't had a cold, or other minor illness, since I was diagnosed too! I've been hyper-vigilant about hand washing, and so has every body else in the house, maybe that has been helpful?

During my first bout of chemo, for early stage treatment, I did get a cold. I noticed it mainly because of the muscle aches and joint pain, not so much because of the congestion.

I take Ibrance, which lowers my white count, and I get a cold every two months like clockwork. (In my defense I've been on a lot of airplanes this year). Mostly I take cold medicines and tough it out. And yes, they last longer than usual. I'm not usually sicker than usual.

If you get a fever of more than 100.5 (some doctors say 101) you need to call your doctor's office. Particularly if you're on a chemo which lowers your white cell levels.

Wiegp22

Find an integrative onc even if you have to find one on line. The one I know is Bailey-Dorton. She is at Levine Cancer institute. You could contact her there. You would have to send her your records but its her job to match your chemo & health records up with any additional vit etc. I don' t have her ph but Levine could put you in touch w/ her. I know she just moved to new offices but is still Levine, Charlotte NC. She has had breast cancer also, very understanding & compassionate. I'll see If I can get her ph #. She might be able to recommend someone near you also. 

Saline solution comes in sm bottles also. All you have to do is spray in the nostrils. Not like a netty pot. I swear by the stuff because so many germs enter through the nose & its so easy.