Sepsis

I'm having chemo for triple negative breast cancer, finished 9 weekly treatments and now started stronger treatment. Had my first one 2 weeks ago  and started to feel unwell last Saturday. A trip to A&E resulted in IV antibiotics for Sepsis, the chemo had wiped out my immune system so was anaemic and neutrapenic. Discharged on Wednesday and now feel absolutely terrified of it happening again. Don't know what initial infection caused it but now feel.scared to go anywhere or do anything. Thankfully this time it was caught early.

Has anyone else  had Sepsis and how are you coping afterwards, I'm struggling mentally

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  • Hey, I’m on treatment too and ended up in hospital for a week with sepsis.

    If your immunity is low, makes sense you’re susceptible to infection. Just make sure you do the simple things to avoid infection, wash hands very regularly, avoid poorly people, kids etc. I had it once and then not since but it can’t be avoided I’m afraid.

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  • Hey, I’m on treatment too and ended up in hospital for a week with sepsis.

    If your immunity is low, makes sense you’re susceptible to infection. Just make sure you do the simple things to avoid infection, wash hands very regularly, avoid poorly people, kids etc. I had it once and then not since but it can’t be avoided I’m afraid.

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