Hi
my lovely wife is just 7 months post op colorectal Surgery and adjusting to life with a colostomy.
today we found out she has shingles due to a weakened immune system.
could anyone offer guidance about how long it might take for her immune system to recover?
she has had five weeks of oral chemotherapy alongside radiotherapy before her surgery.
thanks so much for your support and wisdom
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