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Son has a cold during my chemo

Boxie83
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Hi

ive just had my second cycle of chemo and my son has a cold and sore throat. Obviously we get told not to be around people with colds, I don’t know what to do as this isn’t easy when children are 4 and 6. 
Has anyone been in a similar situation 

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    Hi Boxie83 welcome to the forum. I would give the chemo unit a ring and ask for some advise or I would call 111 and ask for their advice re this. It is hard when children are so young and they will want cuddles and all that goes with feeling unwell but you need to be protected as well as you are susceptible to infection at this time.

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