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GERMS IN THE REAL WORLD
Hi all I’m one month into 5 of chemo. I’m pretty paranoid about going out in public due to picking up a virus or something yucky from someone, and if I do I hold a scarf over my mouth!! Am I being o...
As @kmakm said, there are a couple of days each cycle where you are quite vulnerable but major infections, though they do happen, are serious but not that common. You need to be careful without sending yourself bonkers about it. The doctors surgery was my absolute no go zone. Phone in, sit outside and tell them to phone you back when they are ready to see you. Try not to go shopping on the lowest days and don't let anyone with green snot and a hacking cough anywhere near you. Mxx