Choosing who gets chemo during covid 19 outbreak

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Hello everyone.....just received a call yesterday from mums lovely oncologist to say that they had just come out of a meeting to decide who will get chemo during the current virus outbreak. She said that mum was lucky and that they have decided to let mum start her chemo......was in shock when I put phone down. Our chemo nurse friend agreed that they are choosing who does and dosnt get treated. So what's the alternative?........As a family we are incredibly upset to think that some people are going to have treatment postponed or worse...none at all. Have any of you had this happen? If so....what are you going to do? I think that contacting your mp might be the place to start. I do hope that people fight back against this horrible situation.

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    FormerMember in reply to Lolie

    I have had 4 chemos. Was due to have 5th today but was told they they were cancelling my final two and going straight for the op, probably next week as they feel this is more beneficial and aren’t sure how much longer they will be allowed to continue surgery for and want it done ASAP. I totally understand why but it’s still all very unsettling.