The other Big C can be dangerous too

The other Big C can be dangerous too

Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer
I managed to avoid a C-19 infection all the way through several lockdowns, and I deployed a rigorous protection regime throughout. Ditto for Chris.  I have a chest infection history, so for me, it was a no-brainer to take advantage of the vaccines on offer.July 2022 - boom!  It slipped through the net (no pun).   I have to say it was not an enjoyable experience and I would not like to repeat it.   Today I received my 4th vaccine and am very happy to do so. If it offers any protection from serious illness, I'll gladly take it.  Read my post on that here or click the photo below.[caption id="attachment_33846" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Click on the photo to read more[/caption]My covid experience is ongoing as a CT scan picked up ground…
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The Flu shot – it’s not just about you

The Flu shot – it’s not just about you

Patient Advocacy, Survivorship
An Opinion Post Edit:  September 2020.  I believe the flu shot is even more important in the era of COVID. This is an illness that typically spreads in autumn and winter. A major flu outbreak would not only overwhelm hospitals in the coming months (the so-called "twindemic") but also likely overwhelm a person who might contract both at once.Edit:  October 2021.  Ditto. Edit:  September 2022.  Ditto. Another year, another flu shot. Since my cancer diagnosis, I've had one each year. To me it's really important protection even though I know it's not 100% effective, it's better than nothing. As someone who lives with metastatic and incurable Neuroendocrine Cancer, I know that my susceptibility to chest infections and flu may be dangerous for me, and having got this far beyond diagnosis, with an…
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