Covid and work

Hi All, I appreciate there may not be a definitive answer to this but I am wading through the Covid guidance and I am confused and worried. My wife has stage 4 lung cancer and is currently on immunotherapy, which so far has been working really well. Her oncologist has told us that due to it being immuno rather than Chemo the chances of Covid being a risk are lower. However she is being safe and staying home as if in the vulnerable group anyway.

I am a social work manager  - there is a likliehood i might need to redeploy into homecare to help out as this all unfolds, which I am happy to do. However I am anxious about being at work and increasing the risk of bringing the infection home. Should i be treating myself as if i was in the high risk group if I am living with someone who is (and indeed , is she actually in that group anyway ?). I really dont know whats for the best.

 

Not sure if anyone else is in the same boat, as the advice for people living with potential vulnerable adults doesnt seem as clear cut to me.

thanks

Matt

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  • Hello Mattjuk

    I think you're right that there's not a definitive answer to your question and the answers that we do have are changing daily. You might find it useful to have a look at our science blog post here. 

    I think that ChrisS has made some very sensible points in her reply. Whilst taking on board the Oncologists advice you may also want to speak to your wife's GP or perhaps one of our nurses for some further support. Our team are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

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  • Hello Mattjuk

    I think you're right that there's not a definitive answer to your question and the answers that we do have are changing daily. You might find it useful to have a look at our science blog post here. 

    I think that ChrisS has made some very sensible points in her reply. Whilst taking on board the Oncologists advice you may also want to speak to your wife's GP or perhaps one of our nurses for some further support. Our team are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

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