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Rich66 · 09-24-2009, 03:28 PM

"No formal guidelines exist for influenza vaccination of patients receiving chemotherapy"

Wow. Pathetic.

Mom was in for labs and another delay on Navelbine tx.
Thought to ask about regular flu shot but was told her doc doesn't like to give flu shots during active treatment period.
So...doesn't like Neupogen, against flu shots.
She has COPD and apparently has a battle with wbc. I guess it's gonna be a stay at home flu season.

09-24-2009, 03:28 PM	#14
Rich66 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 3,431	Re: Breast cancer treatment, novel H1N1 2009 pandemic, and risk "No formal guidelines exist for influenza vaccination of patients receiving chemotherapy" Wow. Pathetic. Mom was in for labs and another delay on Navelbine tx. Thought to ask about regular flu shot but was told her doc doesn't like to give flu shots during active treatment period. So...doesn't like Neupogen, against flu shots. She has COPD and apparently has a battle with wbc. I guess it's gonna be a stay at home flu season.