Cancer Australia FAQs COVID-19 Vaccine

Hi there
ATAGi has just come out and recommended everyone over 50 ( subject to their Drs advice) be vaccinated with a second booster shot. 

I am actually booked to have mine Monday as even though I am 64 not 65 my GP suggested it.

I had my flu shot 2 weeks ago .

Not husband ( who is 65) had both flu and Moderna second booster shot yesterday morning and is staying in bed today as feels awful.His GP ( different to mine ) said it was ok to have both shots together .

I had AZ for first two shots then Pfizer for my  booster with not much in the way of side effects except my arm was very sore for a couple of days.

So far have avoided catching Covid.

I'm triple vaxxed, had two doses of Pfizer and third booster dose of Moderna. I'm 42 this year and recently diagnosed with DCIS grade 2  estrogen positive. I had my sentinel lymph nodes taken out and lumpectomy on 13/05/22. I'm waiting to start radiation and hormone blocker tablets tamoxifen. 
Managed to avoid covid infection right up until last week. Hubby tested positive and so did I. Have just recovered this week and still a but phlegmy. 
I'm wondering if I should still consider getting my 4th booster. But I'm about to start radiation soon then tamoxifen so 🤷 not sure what to do. Will need to speak to my oncologist I'm assuming? Any thoughts ? 

You can take as long as you need to get over it, seven days is simply the regulatory time you should stay in isolation. And yes the virus affects people very differently, some are hardly sick at all while 67 people died in Victoria and NSW in the last 48 hours. 

So this is where I’m at 
I tested positive to covid week before Easter I’m not vaccinated 
symptoms were very bad headache for couple days nausea bad bit dizziness stuffy nose I gave it to my daughter she had headache fever sore throat cough we had it for bout five days now if anyone says it’s just cold well it’s not if u get it u can tell the diff between flu and covid but I really think u should have 12 days to get over it not 7 
I also started to itch week later was put on antihistamine and steroid tablet for week 
my bloody tests for my cancer were really good so covid didn’t affect that 
really think it affects people different 

@Not_good_63_57 I initially decided not to be vaccinated but a friend of mine had metastatic cancer and was near the end of her life so I chose to get the vaccine for her sake. Now I am metastatic and back on chemo and refuse to visit or be visited by anyone not jabbed. I don't want the risk. Your choice but make sure you have all the facts. I am not pushing one way or the other and I am not trained to do so anyway. We need to take precautions whether we are jabbed or not so keep safe.

Well I opted not to get vaccination my choice just wondering if anyone else is not vaccinated and how would the virus affect you with cancer 

I heard they were saying to have a 4th one ... hope you are feeling better soon @noosa_blue150 xx

As per ATAGI advice, I’ve just had my fourth covid vax - moderna ( previously AZ x2, and Pfizer x 1). Must admit a day later my arm very sore and symptoms of feeling like I have the flu, which is how I often felt over the years with influenza shots . I just had a RAT as I was visiting a friend in a nursing home and that was negative so I’m taking it easy now with a few Panadols.

Hi again members,

We have received quite a few enquiries from those affected by breast cancer who may be feeling increasingly concerned about what happens to their treatment if they contract COVID-19. Please refer to the below My Journey articles  to provide you with additional information:

https://myjourney.org.au/article/3154 - refer to section 'Will my treatment be affected if I test positive to COVID-19?'
https://myjourney.org.au/article/3158 - COVID-19 information for those with early breast cancer
https://myjourney.org.au/article/3153 - COVID-19 information for those with metastatic breast cancer
https://myjourney.org.au/article/3172 - COVID-19 information for those with DCIS

Please call your GP or treating specialist for advice if you believe you may have been exposed  to COVID-19 or experiencing symptoms or call the 24hr dedicated hotline 1800 675 398.