For cancer patients ... All you need to know before getting the Corona vaccine

Coronavirus is a respiratory disease in which most people infected with it have mild symptoms, but the elderly and people who suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer or kidney disease are most vulnerable to severe symptoms. Vaccines have been developed to provide immunity against disease and protect against infection, and the following report reviews The right time for a cancer patient to get the Coronavirus vaccination, according to the only my health website's report.

What should a cancer patient take into account before vaccination?

 

Leukemia patients:

In cases of acute leukemia, delaying vaccination due to an intense chemotherapy session is appropriate. For the induction therapy phase, one must speak to the doctor.

 

In the post-cancer case:

Consultation is required again, an important consideration here is when the vaccine is given how many days and weeks after the body is ready to handle the vaccine related changes or no effect.

In the case of chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy:

 There should be a time difference of at least 5 to 7 days from the last session of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, when the white blood cells associated with immunity are low, the vaccine should not be given and therefore, a complete blood count (CBC) test should be performed before the vaccination.

 

In the case of breast cancer surgery:

 Taking into account the fact that the vaccine is administered on the left shoulder, if the mastectomy is done on the left side, then the vaccination should be taken on the right side, and if both breasts are removed then it is recommended to take the vaccine on the thigh or hips.

 

In the case of stem cell therapy:

Must be delayed

 

Vaccination when patients have a low number of B cells.

 

It is worth noting that vaccination is currently the biggest confusion faced by patients who deal with a pre-existing disease such as cancer, so it is important to be aware of everything that needs to be done and what should not be done regarding the vaccination process against the Corona virus so that there is no interruption in their treatments or future treatments. , Along with current treatments and vaccinations, one must continue to follow the rules of social distancing and continue to wear the mask.