Chemo halted due to coronavirus

Hi Everybody

Just picking your brains..my treatment has been stopped after cycle 4...I received the NHS letter about isolating for 12 weeks but live alone and have a dog .. am I right in saying that your immune system is still compromised for 6 months after chemo stops?  Would it be crazy to go out later in the evening for a dog walk ? Thanks all

  • Hi Laura  dont risk infection until you get bloods done to check your platelet, white blood cell count and full biochemistry. Then you'll know if you are compromised.

    L xxx

  • Hi. I know how much you love your dog but do you have a garden. If you do, please take your dog out in your garden, I’m sure your dog would sooner have you around safe and sound and no walks for a while. If you don’t have a garden, please contact your local RSPCA or council who may have compiled a list of people who have volunteered to help during this strange time.x