Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,293 Likes: 1 | I keep reading most posts on cost and age but I'm still confused on the need for getting the shingles vaccine for cancer survivors. Is the general vote to get vaccinated or not? Of course, I would consult with the doctor but what else besides having had cancer and treatment with chemo is going to put the balance to get the vaccine?
Don Male, 57 - Great health except C Dec '12 DX: BOT SCC T2N2bMx, Stage 4a, HPV+, multiple nodes 1 tooth out Jan '13 2nd tooth out Tumor Board -induction TPF (3 cycles), seq CRT 4-6/2013 CRT 70gr 2x35, weekly carbo150 ended 5/29,6/4 All the details, join at http://beatdown.cognacom.com |