Extension to shielding

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My partner with stage 4 lung cancer has just received a letter extending shielding for another 12 weeks until the end of August from her consultant

Has anyone else?

  • No, not yet and I hope not too

    OH just finished chemo/immunotherapy combo and about to start immunotherapy only tomorrow, and restart our lives - however much time we have 

    If he has to Shield another 2 months on top I think we'd go crazy

    Of you are on a limited life expectancy, to spend 50% or more of that time Shielding seems really cruel.

    Totally understand its for the best but just So So Hard at this time. Gone thru all the treatment without a hug from any family or friends Pensive

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    FormerMember
    What do you want to do ?
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    Not a letter, but in a telephone consultation my Consultant said June 18th at earliest, and may well be extended...
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    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Please check out the new guidelines today as i think they have slightly tweaked the shielding advise but also check with your oncologist or assigned nurse or GP for your specific circumstances too.