How to Cope
The need for salvage therapy indicates that your immune system is in a weakened state. It could either be that you are immunosuppressed or immunocompromised, making it difficult for your body to fight infection.
With HIV, the low immune state is due to the virus, which depletes immune cells. In people with cancer, both the tumor and cancer treatment contribute.
It is important to talk to your doctor about necessary vaccines that you may need, including flu and COVID-19 [6] vaccines, to prevent infection while on salvage therapy. You should also use standard precautions to avoid contagiously.
You also need to engage in a certain lifestyle to stay healthy. This includes eating a healthy diet, quitting cigarettes, and exercising within reason. You may need a nutritionist, physical therapist, or personal trainer. Your doctor can refer you.
It can get discouraging and result in stress when you learn that you need salvage therapy, leading to poor sleep, loss of concentration, depression [7], and irritability. To avoid this, ask your doctor to recommend a support group or a personal therapist or psychiatrist. Stress management techniques, along with ample sleep can also help.