Covid Vaccination: implications for cancer patients - any research?

[Riverflo]

Is anyone aware of research on the affects of Covid vaccines on clinically vulnerable patients, or more specifically, cancer patients? Maybe it's too early for any data to be available, but I just wondered. Thanks x

[Lyndy]

The vaccine is not live and therefore, as I understand it, very unlikely to cause any problems... it can’t give you the virus. I have been told to have it done while on chemo. It will stop me becoming seriously ill should I catch C19 and will help protect the NHS and eventually the community as more of us are done xx

[Riverflo in reply to Lyndy]

Thanks, that's helpful to know that it's seen as preferable, even during chemo. xx

[CharlotteSo_UK]

My mum had her vaccine last Friday. Her oncology team told her to have it whilst she is on her week off drugs. She did feel a tad lousy after, a temp of over 38 and felt a bit sick but that lasted maybe 12 hours. Is absolutely fine now.

[Riverflo in reply to CharlotteSo_UK]

Thanks, that sounds like a reassuringly small price to pay. x

[mrstadpole]

I am taking a PARP inhibitor and was advised by oncology team it is better to have jab than to get Covid. I am looking forward to getting my phone call soon. Good luck with the vaccine. x

[Riverflo in reply to mrstadpole]

Thanks, hope your call comes soon. xx

[RoseMS]

Had my Astra/Zeneca jab yesterday. Absolutely fine, no side effects. Am on Olaparib 6 month now. So relieved its done!

[mrstadpole in reply to RoseMS]

That is great news x

[Ruebacelle]

Just had it last fri no negative reaction at all

[Riverflo in reply to Ruebacelle]

Thanks, good to know xx

[Gemimablackvelvet]

I was assured the vaccine didn't have any adverse effects on cancer or chemo patients by articles I'd read in the papers and Facebook. I feel so much less pressure since I had mine over a week ago. The relief is huge. No side effects. So have no fear. The oncologist or CSN will advise you if you're not sure. all the best Riverflo

Love from Angela x

[Riverflo in reply to Gemimablackvelvet]

Thanks Angela, that's very reassuring. I really want to have the vaccine but just wanted some confirmation.Love and best wishes to you, Martine x