Hello. I had my first R-CHOP treatment several weeks ago, and just before my second session I tested positive for Covid (I was isolating at home but it arrived at the house anyway...). I only had mild cold symptoms which passed and I began to test negative on lateral flows over three weeks ago. However the hospital PCR tests have continued to come back as positive and the hospital won't restart treatment until I get a negative PCR. I'm told this can take months, that I'm highly unlikely to infect anyone, and furthermore NHS 111 and my GP both said the hospital is not interpreting the guidance correctly. After much chasing I finally got referred to a bigger hospital within the group which has an "isolation" area for treatment, but after arriving and waiting for a long time I was told they did not have the staff to provide any treatment, which sent me back into another round of PCR testing and results. This seems to be a very difficult circle to break out of, due to a combination of indifference and terrible admin. Escalation and complaints within the hospital seem to get nowhere. Is anyone else experiencing the same? Is it known how long this situation can go on without an adverse effect on the treatment I've already had? Any comments much appreciated.
Sorry to hear this and it does sound like there is some confusion. I have talked with many people who have been in the same position and had treatment delays until they had two consecutive negative LFTs
I will say that I had a few delays to my treatment lasting a few weeks each time (nothing to do with covid) and it made no real difference to the eventual outcomes.
I do hope headway can be made soon ((hugs))
