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Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 458 | On the other end of the spectrum from Gary, I was doing RAD/Chemo in Hong Kong during SARS, when people were wearing masks while riding in their own cars. Only time I wore the "SARS mask" was when riding in the MTR, bus or other public transportation, every once in a while at the mall. During that time everyone was wearing a mask and if you didn't you looked out of place.
Key is to use good interpersonal hygiene practice and use common sense. If you're really worried about airborne infection, the disposable surgical masks are realatively inexpensive and easy to use.
SCC Tongue, stage IV diagnosed Sept, 2002, 1st radical neck dissection left side in Sept, followed by RAD/Chemo. Discovered spread to right side nodes March 2003, second radical neck dissection April, followed by more RAD/Chemo.
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