2006-12-21 16:01:36 · 11 answers · asked by kkikjuikj 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Well that depends on what treatment they are having. In the case of radiotherapy, there shouldn't be a problem, but with some times of chemo, it can be a problem.
It probably also depends how sick the patient is. If it is a primary cancer the person could be quite 'strong' otherwise, but if it is secondary cancer which is spread a lot, the person could be very weak and affected by a flu.
When I was on chemotherapy, my oncologist instructed me to keep an eye on my temperature.
There were particular times of my chemo cycle when my blood count was right down, and if I got a fever in that time, my body would have no way to fight it.
One day I got hot and cold and took my temperature and it was up. I rang oncologist and was admitted to hospital for 8 nights and was put on antibiotics until my blood count was back up again.(My neutrophil count was zero at the lowest)
Only happened once thankfully.
the patients oncologist should advise. Different cancers have different treatments, there are over 50 different chemo drugs and not all will be a problem. Some make your blood count drop some, and some make it plummet. This is when it is a problem.
2006-12-21 22:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ambience 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, hopefully patients have already gotten their flu shots! My son had his back in September. We also practice prevention in the home by using anti-bacterial soap and avoid large crowds if he is close to nadir. In two years my son has had two central line infections and only one cold (knock on wood!) We are just very cautious about any type of infectious disease or situation. If he does catch a cold or the flu his immune system should be able to handle it as long he is not on the down side of chemotherapy. But, we would certainly keep a close watch on it.
2006-12-23 01:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very bad because the immune system is weak. Get to the doctor or emergency room, quick. Unlike you or me, a person with a weakened immune system and a flu or similar can have deadly consequences. It may be necessary to hospitalize depending on the condition.
Nuelasta ( www.Neulasta.com ) is something new to help with white blood cell production to combat infections.
In addition, research and talk to your doctor about the Maitake D-Fraction. It has many studies in Japan (and now starting in America) as greatly enhancing the immune system, helping with certain chemo drugs, and tumor reduction. Human studies are being started to back up these claims. www.maitake.com is the company in America that creates the 'pro' version that is used in clinical trials.
2006-12-22 00:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are using only alternative medicine. When my father had the flu, we took umeboshi plums. Also, it was recommended not to reduce the temperature with antibiotics or analgesics, moreover the advice was to let the body fight. My father is also receiving this silver colloid water in these occasions.
I know it is very exhausting but there is no better way to go through it.
2006-12-22 06:15:30 · answer #4 · answered by Marija S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if they are currently on chemotherapy, radiation then they really need a physician's opinion because their immune systems are compromised. If early Tami flu can help lessen the severity of the influenza virus. This is just one of the anti-virals. I hope he/she gets better soon and avoids pneumonia. My thoughts are with you.
2006-12-22 00:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by firestarter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the doctor possibly go to the ER
2006-12-22 00:03:06 · answer #6 · answered by angel777 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's bad considering the immune system is weak...hospital quickly.
2006-12-22 00:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by emoguy43 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Herbal remedies is the best way to go in that situation.
2006-12-22 00:03:18 · answer #8 · answered by Markoo 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call their doctor , let him decide what should be done.
2006-12-22 00:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by m c 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get them to the hospital a.s.a.p.
2006-12-22 00:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by karen v 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋