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Can a patient undergoing chemotherapy for Lymphoma take vaccination for Covid-19?
Will it help the patient in getting protection?
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Need to see chemotherapy details with dates yo take that decision.. better consult an oncologist
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Vaccination is not recommended during chemotherapy but one can take it after 3 months of completing chemotherapy
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After 3 months consult your doctor and ask for vaccination.
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Discontinuation. Of chemotherapy is not advised. Use mask and social distance
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You have to provide details like type of lymphoma, number of chemotherapy cycles received, type of chemotherapt and remission status.
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Dr. Jitin Yadav
Surgical Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Ajmer
What chemotherapy is being given?
Any immunosuppressive therapy?
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