Immune system & COVID-19

jad
jad Member Posts: 3
edited July 2020 in General Cancer
Apologies. I don’t know how to delete my previous post.
My question is how long is your immune system considered compromised after BC treatment - lumpectomy, chemo and radiation in my case. I am a good 6 years post-diagnosis and treatment. So am I at higher risk for this Coronavirus or is my immune system back to normal?

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  • JaneA
    JaneA Member Posts: 335
    edited March 2020
    Do you regular Complete Blood Counts? A CBC shows your white cell count and neutrophil count (a specialized white cell that fights infections and viruses). Persons with compromised immune systems are those who have low white counts, low neutrophil counts or have had a bone marrow transplant. Also patients with blood cancers like leukemia or multiple myeloma are more likely to have compromised immune systems. Call your oncologist's office and ask if there are special precautions you should take.
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 13
    edited March 2020
    I winder the same thing. Is one's immune system compromised despite having CBCs that show counts in the normal range?
  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited March 2020
    I would think that since your CBCs are normal, you are at normal risk for the coronavirus.

  • ChildOfGod4570
    ChildOfGod4570 Member Posts: 100
    edited July 2020
    I had been thinking the same thing. I am 6.5 years post surgery and just had a good report from my oncologist. HUGS and God bless.
  • alivenwell
    alivenwell Member Posts: 84
    edited July 2020
    This may need medical permission. I saw a document that says the best way to fight COVID-19 is distancing. However, one doctor felt that our B-Cells help fight inflammation and T-cells cause inflammation. Inflammation as you know happens with COVID-19. The same documentation stated vitamin D helps destroy COVID-19. Personally, if your doctor approves vitamin D with a specific amount, it may protect.

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