Immune system

FormerMember
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Hi everyone new to this site. I finished my last chemo on nov 27th and last radiotherapy on jan 29th does anyone now if I am high risk. Have been googling it and it’s all very confusing. Thanks hope your all staying safe 

  • Hi and welcome to the Community. Yes it is very confusing and you can see at the end of my reply what I have been told following my long treatment journey - hit my Community name to see it.

    The first important information is if you get the flu vaccine every year does suggest you are in the governments at risk category.

    The government has issued this advice for those who are particularly vulnerable due to their health. This includes advice for carers, advice on hospital or GP appointments and mental wellbeing. This is being updated regularly and we would recommend checking this on a daily basis if you are worried about taking the right steps to stay safe. 

    Some of us may be experiencing confusion or concern over doing what’s best for ourselves and our loved ones, and it is important to follow advice given by medical professionals first. Our Macmillan nurse specialists in Ask an Expert are experiencing an increase in demand due to coronavirus (COVID-19) enquiries. If you have a concern or question about coronavirus (COVID-19) in relation to your cancer experience, please consult the current Ask a nurse discussions page first to see whether a similar question has already been posted. This helps our team of specialist nurses support as many people as possible. 

    Please remember that if you are experiencing any new or worsening symptoms, you should contact your GP or specialist medical team as your first priority.

    ((Hugs)) from a distance.

    I am now over 4 1/2 years post my second Allo Stem Cell Transplant and even on Wednesday past my Late Effects Nurse said “……think you have just come through your Allo SCT again and take exactly the same precautions as I did then........” so I am basically back into a few months isolation controlling everyone I come in contract with and where and what I do

    She also said ”……. once a blood cancer patient always a blood cancer patient"......... "All the treatment you have had has indeed had a long lasting effect on the effectiveness of your immune system even although your bloods are ok with a few at the lower limit range of acceptable, like any virus you are at risk but this one we don’t know how a post Allo SCT Patient will react - let’s be safe and not sorry”

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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    FormerMember in reply to Thehighlander

    Thanks for getting back to me the highlander. Are you a fellow Scot with a name like that. It’s a worring time for everyone. Please stay safe 

  • I sure am - way up in Inverness.

    Yes challenging times but you will see from my profile that I have had to be in total Isolation for over 6 months at a time after my two Stem Cell Transplants..... so in my books 12 weeks is achievable.

    Stay safe.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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    FormerMember in reply to Thehighlander

    I’m not far from you then fellow Scot!! Off to have a read of your profile!! It’s tough times isn’t it. Triumph