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Re: SHingles vaccine - anyone get it?
I am glad to know this, as I thought anyone with cancer should not get the vaccine, but I see from the information below, that if your immune system is not weakened you can receive the shot. I briefly discussed cancer/immune system with my onc the last time I saw him, and he said that in time, the immune system returns to normal...good to know.
From WebMD:
Who should not get the shingles vaccine?
According to the CDC, don't get a shingles vaccine if you've have the following: - A life-threatening allergic reaction to gelatin, the antibiotic neomycin, or any other component of the shingles vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies.
- A weakened immune system because of:
- HIV/AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system
- Treatment with drugs that affect the immune system, such as steroids
- Cancer treatment such as radiation or chemotherapy
- A history of cancer affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic system, such as leukemia or lymphoma
- Active, untreated tuberculosis
- Pregnancy (or might be pregnant). Women should not become pregnant until at least three months after getting shingles vaccine.
- WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on April 22, 2008
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DX Oct 02 @ age 52 Stage 2B Grade 3 Mastectomy
"at least" 4.5 cm IDC 1+node ER+61% /PR-
Assiciated Intraductual component with Comedo Necrosis
Her2+ FISH8.6 IHC 2+
5 1/2 CEF Arimidex
Celebrex 400mg daily for 13 months
Prophylactic mastectomy
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PTEN positive, "late" Herceptin (26 months after chemo)
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May 08: Replaced Actonel with Zometa . Taking every 6
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