New restrictions in uk, can only go out for specific reasons, taking hospital appt card and hospital band with me in case I have to prove I'm going to hospital
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Same here in NY and NJ. I think this will spread around the country. Our president is talking about returning to work “a lot sooner”. I hate to think he would jeopardize us all for th sake of the economy The numbers don’t support that and either do the resources and treatments
Yes he would. He said he wants people back and running within a few weeks bc the economy would suffer where medical experts said that is highly improbable to do at this time. Money over life for him. I think a majority of people in NY and NJ would just refuse to go back to work.
I don’t blame them for refusing. This nightmare virus can resurrect itself. No one knows 🙁☹️
We should be ok. I’m walking to my hospital tomorrow. Two miles each way. We were told we could attend hospital especially for Chemo etc. I don’t think the streets etc are policed yet. Like you I will take my appointment letter with me. Best wishes
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Thank you, I live about 6 miles away from my hospital luckily the bus had hardly anyone on it so could social distance ok, I asked nurse if I should be shielding as have lung and bone mets and on targeted therapy, as I have only had general coronavirus txt and not told to shield myself, but hospital said I should def be shielding. Appt went ok no probs. All the best to you, take care
So pleased you had your appointment as planned. I also have bone, lymph nodes and lung mets. With Denosumab, Letrozole and Ibrance as treatment. Thing is I also have a cough since being on the treatment so going on public transport is a little embarrassing even under normal circumstances. The buses here in Liverpool City Centre are almost empty to but I would rather walk. I need the excersise. Keep in touch. It’s so good to have this forum.
Do you Know what the cause of the cough is ?
I also have had a cough for 6 plus months . No one seems to know why . It is frustrating and embarrassing ( especially right now with the virus )
Without reading the leaflets again I think it’s the Letrozole that can cause the cough. Drives me mad sometimes. I have mets in my lungs and I’m an asthma sufferer also, that’s controlled though. Hope this helps you. Cheryl
I am on Fulvestrant after Letrozole quit working for me about 18 months ago . So I am not sure . I have been blaming the ibrance BUT always have to remind myself that it could be non cancer related . We can have other medical conditions .
I feel the same way. I have it in my lungs but I cough alot. Now, if I am in lobby or something to get my mail and cough, I can feel like people are immediately scared of me. I find myself trying to stifle my cough. Sometimes a cough is just a cough but people are nervous.
Yes everyone is scared.
I agree. My husband also has sinus trouble that makes him,cough. He had a phone consultation with the doctor today who has recommended a home made solution and a nasal spray. We both get the evil looks but what can we do. Certainly not hold it in. We always cover our mouths. Oh dear!!
Must be differing health authorites as i had a txt saying i must stay indoors and if I want fresh air open a window. No visitors. if live with someone sleep separate, own bathroom if possible, and lots of other things. i have mets to lung and chest wall, bones, liver and lymph nodes in neck and chest. X
I have mets to lungs and bones and only targeted therapy, haven't had a letter saying I need to shield only a general text, although oxygen nurse said I need to shield not go out apart from garden or open window, I live in norfolk, so confused do I shield or not.
That is great that they have communicated with you . I have not heard anything . And I hate to bother the clinic at this time . I have another 11 days before I should start next round of ibrance so I have time to wait for direction .
I have been isolating myself as much as possible .