Low platelets with Carbo/Taxol for ovarian

[Alaskasense]

I am awaiting my last Taxol treatment, of 18, now delayed a week for low platelets.  They were down to 27, then 37, and today 42 (over 5 days).  They have been low before (not below 50) but always bounced back in a day or so to over 80, and in the last cast, to 77.  This time they are coming back very slowly. I know there's no medical treatment, and lots of controversy on foods to eat or avoid.  But what about such things as liver detox teas, on the idea that if the chemo is the culprit, then helping the liver get it out might help.  Or lots of lemon flavored water (with real lemon) to help the kidneys clear it out? What about exercise--should I stop (from 20-30 min cardio every other day), or increase?  More sleep, or don't worry about that?  


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[Alaskasense]

Thanks for your thoughts, Pam. I have already talked this over with my oncologist, and she encouraged me to use the detox teas, in general. They already know about all the supplements recommended by my naturopath.  By the time the chemo gets to the liver and kidneys, it is no longer available to fight the cancer, but it can damage those organs if not flushed.  That's why they encourage lots of water after chemo--to help flush it out of the kidneys and to a lesser extent, the liver.  It might be different for someone with cancer in the liver, but for ovarian with mets in the lung, my situation, that's what she said.  What she didn't know, and what I'm trying to discover, is any possibility that these actions could also help with platelet recovery.

[nyc lady]

Before taking any types of supplements, herbal teas, etc, you should discuss it with  your doctor.  Many doctors do not want you to detox right now, the chemicals in your body are fighting the cancer.

I am not certain about what is best to eat, etc....but, again, discuss it with your doctor, maybe they will recommend a nutritionist.

Best of luck,
Pam