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Radiotherapy and COVID -19 - Breast Cancer

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I am hoping that this is not a silly question.  I had a lumpectomy for breast cancer in December and I finished my 15 radiotherapy treatments on the 6th March. I did not have chemo, so appreciate that I would not be as susceptible as those people who have.  However, I was wondering if I am vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus and wonder if I should be taking extra precautions?

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  • I believe that the radiotherapy for breast cancer doesn't lower your immune system and imagine that you are well into recovery after your op. I wouldn't think you would be more vulnerable than the average person but I would say even the average person is probably now taking extra precautions so just continue to think about being careful like everyone.

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