Hi my Mum is doing fec chemo and we know her low immune days are days 10-14 but what we wanted to know was can you be around people who have colds on your non low immune days? xx
Hi Bumble
ideally you should avoid infected people at all times…even when immunity is ok…it affects us more than others…and they would want to check bloods and chest if temp raised
Macmillan page states: When your immunity is reduced for any reason, it’s advisable to avoid other people who have sore throats, colds, flu, diarrhoea and vomiting, or other kinds of infection such as chickenpox. If you do come into contact with anyone who has an obvious infection, it’s best to ask your hospital doctor or specialist nurse for advice as soon as possible. You may need to have medicines to prevent you from getting the infection.
It’s important to go outside to get some exercise and fresh air during or after cancer treatment, but it’s best to avoid crowds where possible. This includes avoiding using public transport, particularly during the rush hour, and crowded shopping centres where you may be mingling with people who have infections that are not obvious.
Hope that helps -
Donna