Tamoxifen = immune compromised?
So with the Covid booster shot announcement, I'm confused! I'm on tamoxifen. Didn't have rads or chemo. A quick google says tamoxifen doesn't effect the immune system - but why does it make me elig...
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No. "Immune compromised" relates to chemo or other medical treatments .... from a healthline: Being immuno compromised can be due to many causes: chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, HIV, and cancer, also autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. medications or treatments, such as radiation therapy.
But Hormone Therapy has been included on the list re the Booster - so Check with your Onc that they want you to have the booster - it will be probably a little while before the boosters become available.
But Hormone Therapy has been included on the list re the Booster - so Check with your Onc that they want you to have the booster - it will be probably a little while before the boosters become available.