Immune system/getting ill after finishing chemo.

How long does it take for your immune system to build back up again? I literally have been catching a cold/sore throat/etc. every couple of weeks since finishing the chemo. I know I haven't been off it for terribly long, but I'm getting pretty tired of this.
I want to be able to get my life back to normal and get a job. I was applying for a few jobs online today while having a sore throat, earache and a mild fever. I don't want to push it, but I need to get my life back, both for financial reasons, and for my sanity

I'd love to know what other people's knowledge and experience on the subject is.
Thanks so much

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Hi Soliel
Sometime it could take several months before things start to get somewhat normal again, even though you finish treatment your body is still cooking with rad & Chemo. Give it time. If you can don’t go back to work to fast consult your doctor about work and when it might be safe to start looking a job again, take time and give your body rest and try doing a little more each day build up slowly .
I post normally on Head & Neck but drop by here every now and then, all the best to you.0 -
Immune System DownHondo said:Hi Soliel
Sometime it could take several months before things start to get somewhat normal again, even though you finish treatment your body is still cooking with rad & Chemo. Give it time. If you can don’t go back to work to fast consult your doctor about work and when it might be safe to start looking a job again, take time and give your body rest and try doing a little more each day build up slowly .
I post normally on Head & Neck but drop by here every now and then, all the best to you.
I've been away from treatments for 8 months and my energy level has been still low, but I work with my system. After treatments it took me 4 months until I was back up and feeling so much better. My oncol told me the chemo is still in my body until about the time my wig is off....which was 5 months. You should expect some issues still.
What worked for me was a great line of liquid vitamins and watched what I ate. I've ALWAYS been a good eater and vitamin taker, so that could be where I've gone uphill so much faster vs. many others. Vitamins and foods help fill in our where we're lacking. Without a good and strong immune system it's hard on our bodies and more susceptible to other illness, etc.
Best to you...
Jan0
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