I would advise you to give your team a ring to check what they say, but in my chemo unit people are advised to get their flu jab in the third week of the cycle (so just before a treatment) when their neutrophil level has come back up. I had my flu jab on Day 18 of my treatment cycle and this was approved in advance by my oncologist. The jab did make my temperature rise a little above my usual for a few days and this was noted when I went for the next treatment, but it was still only 37.0 and so OK (my usual temp readings are 36.4 - 36.6). Do check with your team, though, as they will have all your notes and know if there are any other factors which might affect the timing in your case.
Hi @Julus I was advised by Onco that the few days before chemo was best as your immune system was at strongest .still haven't had it as I started to feel rough so I'm gonna wait til new year .
Hi I was advised the day before next chemo or on chemo day. I got home from my chemo and rang the doctors to make an advance appt and they told me to go in that day, so I got it there and then. Takes about 2 weeks to give you cover so the sooner the better. Like the others say check with your team xxx
