After treatment...colds, flu, odd stuf...HELP!
Tracey
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Hi Tracey ♥
I can't answer specifically for your case, but, just look at all that you have been thru. That is a LOT! I had 2 lumpectomys last year with my 2nd bout of breast cancer, countless scans and MRI's, blood tests, 37 radiation treatments and even more. We have been put thru a lot Tracey. And, I don't know about you, but, our winter here is worse than it has been for years. Our poor bodies have to go thru so much and sometimes with back to back treatments and surgeries, they don't have time to actually even heal or get strong. I got the regular flu shot and got the flu immediately. LOL I didn't get the H1N1 as my oncologist felt is hadn't been tested enough. Have you spoken to your oncologist or gp about this? Maybe there is something else going on with you, like low in Vitamin D, anemic or thyroid problems or many things. I would suggest that. Let us know if you do and what you find out. And, I hope that you start to feel better soon!
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Doctor tells meJeanne D said:Hi Tracey ♥
I can't answer specifically for your case, but, just look at all that you have been thru. That is a LOT! I had 2 lumpectomys last year with my 2nd bout of breast cancer, countless scans and MRI's, blood tests, 37 radiation treatments and even more. We have been put thru a lot Tracey. And, I don't know about you, but, our winter here is worse than it has been for years. Our poor bodies have to go thru so much and sometimes with back to back treatments and surgeries, they don't have time to actually even heal or get strong. I got the regular flu shot and got the flu immediately. LOL I didn't get the H1N1 as my oncologist felt is hadn't been tested enough. Have you spoken to your oncologist or gp about this? Maybe there is something else going on with you, like low in Vitamin D, anemic or thyroid problems or many things. I would suggest that. Let us know if you do and what you find out. And, I hope that you start to feel better soon!
Love, Jeanne ♥</♥</font>
Hi Jeanne,
I did speak to my GP doctor yesterday, she told me the same thing you mentioned, the amount of 'trama' we have been through warrants a weak immune system. She indicated that it will take time to rebuild what I have lost. I explained to her that I am frustrated with not feeling better and she seemed to understand. It's enough to deal with the emotional adjustments of cancer and then have the bugs added to it. She suggested I try to get more rest, eat more veggies and stay away from sick people. I will give it a try. Thank you for reminding me of what we go through when fighting this battle, sometimes it just does not seem all that real to me but I know I went through hell and back when I look in the mirror. This is another stepping stone to recovery I guess, or a simple reminder to slow down a little bit. I see my oncologist on the 12th of Feb. and will have all my blood and marker tests then. I will inquire about ways to ward off getting sick and see what he suggests. Have a wonderful day and thank you again! Tracey0 -
flu shotsJeanne D said:Hi Tracey ♥
I can't answer specifically for your case, but, just look at all that you have been thru. That is a LOT! I had 2 lumpectomys last year with my 2nd bout of breast cancer, countless scans and MRI's, blood tests, 37 radiation treatments and even more. We have been put thru a lot Tracey. And, I don't know about you, but, our winter here is worse than it has been for years. Our poor bodies have to go thru so much and sometimes with back to back treatments and surgeries, they don't have time to actually even heal or get strong. I got the regular flu shot and got the flu immediately. LOL I didn't get the H1N1 as my oncologist felt is hadn't been tested enough. Have you spoken to your oncologist or gp about this? Maybe there is something else going on with you, like low in Vitamin D, anemic or thyroid problems or many things. I would suggest that. Let us know if you do and what you find out. And, I hope that you start to feel better soon!
Love, Jeanne ♥</♥</font>
HI, i am so glad i came on here and read this. I have been wondering the same thing myslef, we have been through so much and when i was well before the cancer last yr i would get a flu shot and get sick right after as well. I didn't get either shot this yr for fear of dying. im not sure what to do but am meeting with my doctor soon to discuss what to do when the flu or sickness happens. its awful to be so scared all the time over everything.
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Yes Tracey, you have beenTLynn0102 said:Doctor tells me
Hi Jeanne,
I did speak to my GP doctor yesterday, she told me the same thing you mentioned, the amount of 'trama' we have been through warrants a weak immune system. She indicated that it will take time to rebuild what I have lost. I explained to her that I am frustrated with not feeling better and she seemed to understand. It's enough to deal with the emotional adjustments of cancer and then have the bugs added to it. She suggested I try to get more rest, eat more veggies and stay away from sick people. I will give it a try. Thank you for reminding me of what we go through when fighting this battle, sometimes it just does not seem all that real to me but I know I went through hell and back when I look in the mirror. This is another stepping stone to recovery I guess, or a simple reminder to slow down a little bit. I see my oncologist on the 12th of Feb. and will have all my blood and marker tests then. I will inquire about ways to ward off getting sick and see what he suggests. Have a wonderful day and thank you again! Tracey
Yes Tracey, you have been thru a lot and your body is going to react to it. It just takes time, so you will have to try and be patient. And, there are a lot of sick people out there at this time of year. Just be careful, take your vitamins and see what your onco says.
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