17Dec 2020 by Ronny Allan 4 Comments
I will take the vaccine, no question

I will take the vaccine, no question

Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels Opinion Post NEW as at 29th June 2021 - Click the link -  Coronavirus disease 2019 in patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms: Preliminary results of the INTENSIVE study.  This worldwide study concluded that "Patients included in this study reflect the typical NEN population regardless of SARS-CoV-2. In most cases, they overcome COVID-19 without need of intensive care, short-term sequelae and discontinuation of systemic oncological therapy"NEW as at 1st Feb 2021 - click here NANETS’ Position Statement COVID-19 Vaccination for NEN patients.  Guidance for US patients including somatostatin analogues, targeted therapy, PRRT and chemotherapy.  Opinion post.  Please note this post is about the author and should not be considered a recommendation for you to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It's based on my own research, my own condition…
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12Oct 2019 by Ronny Allan 3 Comments
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 which 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. 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 immune system may be compromised and having got this far beyond diagnosis, with an outlook to keep going further, I don't want…
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