Hi there, it all seems a bit of a mess doesn't it?  My husband is 75 in March and is now on immunotherapy every three weeks so vulnerable but no vaccination date yet. My friend Ann has her first chemotherapy next week for her cancer, she's 74 and their surgery are offering her one before she goes for her first session.  So basically I have no idea what is going on!  Best wishes, Carol 

If your worried about the vaccine making any difference with the chemo, check with oncologist but from what I understand its a dead virus so you should be okay,.I know its not the same but I had flu jab while still having chemo and checked then .

Take care and good luck with your treatment.

Billy

Hi I have asked the onco and she doesn't recommend the vaccine because she has no idea if it will interact with active treatment.And I had a covid no symptoms at all.i won't risk the cancer treatment.

Thank you for your reply 

I hope your husband receives his vaccine ASAP 

I'm glad your friend is receiving hers before she begins treatment 

stay safe and well X

Thanks for your reply Billy 

I was just wondering if they were giving it to anyone on chemotherapy 

and if some people had it, how were they doing ..?

my oncologist said the same as you, that it's a dead virus and should be okay ...but they haven't given it to any patients yet, just staff. 
 

Glad to hear you were fine with the flu jab, makes me less anxious 

stay safe and well X

My sister had the vaccine today however she's not on cancer treatment but she is on immunosuppressants. They advised there was no live vaccine and if anything it just means that she might not receive the level of immunity that someone would without being on medication. 

Thank you so much for your informative reply 

I'm glad your sister received the vaccine 

I look forward to receiving mine 

lots of people are saying exactly what you're saying 

that it's safe because it's not a live vaccine X

Hi Spud,

I hope your treatments going well 

thanks so much for your helpful reply 

I wonder when they'll decide to give you the vaccine ...

It's great that we can get it 

good Luck with your treatment 

I love that Bob Marley Quote 

we live by that 

take care and stay safe 

Jane X 

Hi Jane 

The Nurse said it would be done through my GP and not via the hospital.

Glad you like the quote.

Treatment is being kind on my first cycle.and my first 24 hours.

Made a list and stuck to it until mid afternoon.

Even took my two Springer Spaniels out on a short walk.

Stay safe to you and yours

Spud

"You don't know how Strong you are, 

Until being Strong is your only choice"

Bob Marley