Chemo and Corona Virus

I'm just coming up to my 3rd cycle of chemotherapy for breast cancer. My oncologist has decided to do a telephone consultation so that I can stay away from the hospital before my next treatment. It's extra worry with coping with the side effects and now Corona Virus with a compromised white cell count to fight infection. I have decided to stay at home as much as possible, with just the occasional trip out for shopping. Staying away from crowded places and have put off any social gatherings for the time being. 
I hope everyone is managing as best as they can.

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  • Hi. I have stage 4 breast cancer. Diagnosed in 2005. I'm very anaemic and have other underlying health issues. I caught Covid 19 in late March and tested positive on April 1st. 
    First 8 days it was a fever and diarrhea then on 9th day felt horrible and high fever so taken to A&E where I was given multiple bags of iv antibiotics and a blood transfusion. Then sent home with more antibiotics as I had fluid in my right lung. I'm having weekly taxol so had to stop it for a few weeks. 
    I was lucky that I didn't have more than a moderate case but I would say if you do catch it get medical advise urgently.