Shielding / immunity advice

Hi Rikl123

I know it is very difficult I have been on chemo for two years with only four month break, my daughter was 40 in January and we went for a family meal it was a very tuff decision whether to go but in the end I did. I asked all guests to do a Covid test before going which they did gladly, but obviously there were other people in the restaurant but tried not to stress about that and always get Covid tested each week before treatment anyway so thought go for it. I am now awaiting to go on a clinical trail at Royal Marsden as chemo has stopped working so I am isolating myself apart from hospital appointments, it’s difficult as have a new grandson which I have only seen once but must protect myself apart from Covid other bugs in general. I just come out of hospital with chest infection goodness knows where that came from as so careful. So my advice would be to go and ask the guests to Covid test before going, don’t hug and kiss anyone and wear a mask they will understand, but if you think it may be too stressful then don’t go, you are the one that really matters and sometimes we have to be selfish, as I have learnt the hard way. Good luck on your journey 

pheobe 57

Hi Rikl123

Having Cancer is one thing but during a plague is quite another and yes it's really can mess with your mind it has with mine.

I cannot advise how you what's best ultimately that's down to you. But this is how I now try to live a normalish social life.

I  see my friends on a one to one basis and all are glad to do lateral flow tests prior, I wear my mask if in a car together or very close contact. Large social gatherings I wear my mask but I'm luck that most are understanding and choose areas that are spacious and well ventilated, if I feel venerable I go home or choose not to go.  I go to places when they are quieter and still practice good hygiene with their staff.  Strange enough I seem to be having a better social life too due to the one to one rather than seeing  everyone at once. Plus one of the upsides to no longer working so much can be done during the day when it's less people busy. Hope that helps