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I was wondering if it would be wise to get the Swine Flu Vacine. I am just 2 months out of treatment so my immune system is still compromised. In fact, during the 1st month I got a case of the shingles.
Sandst
Sandy 56, BOT SCC Biopsy 1/21/09 Stage 3, T3NXM0.
Finished 3 cycle induction chemotherapy 4/7/09. (Chisplatin, 5-fu and Texotere). Re-staged 4/20/09,(very successful.) Will start Carboplatin/radiation 2 Gy/5 days/7 weeks (Tomotherapy) starting May 4th. Finished 6/22/09.
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Ask your medical oncologist. Flu shots arent available til October (in PA). There is also such a thing as a shingles shot. Covered by insurance if you are over 50, otherwise its several hundred dollars.
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I also had Shingles and I also found out for the first time that there was shot that could have prevented it but the horse pills they gave me knocked it out fast and I never did get the shot.
David
Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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I got shingles before the Cancer but was lucky enough to spot it in time to get the anti viral medication that cut it short.
Still painful. My doctors all said before that the flu shot was okay but I have not asked about the swine flu. I did not bother as our son is in college and my wife gets the flu shot.
Good question, and I will definitely ask my doctors in September and post their answer.
65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Passed away 4-29-13
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I also got the same medication to cut short the Singles. It cost $198 but well worth it.
I've never had to worry before about a virus. I homeschooled my son and my husband has his own business, so we've haven't been sick with the cold or flu for years.
As you know, this area has quite a lot of new immigramts. My son will be going to high school this year and info from the school stated that they have students from 139 countries.
My son knows to take extra precautions because of my illnes, but I'm still quite worried about viruses (especially swine) this year.
Sandyst
Sandy 56, BOT SCC Biopsy 1/21/09 Stage 3, T3NXM0.
Finished 3 cycle induction chemotherapy 4/7/09. (Chisplatin, 5-fu and Texotere). Re-staged 4/20/09,(very successful.) Will start Carboplatin/radiation 2 Gy/5 days/7 weeks (Tomotherapy) starting May 4th. Finished 6/22/09.
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