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Covid vaccine for Cancer patient
Hi,
My mother in law was detected with Ovarian Cancer in 2013 and was operated in same year for it and again in year 2014. As of today she is doing well though the weakness is there and also have some swelling in her legs.
She also has mild asthama.
Should we get her vaccinated with Covid dose or not? Please advise.
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She can receive the vaccine. Presently there's no contraindication for solid tumors patients.
Also there's no contraindication for Asthma patients aswell.
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Yes, u can surely take it safely. U should be in regular follow up for ovarian cancer.
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Dr. Jitin Yadav
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Kanpur
She can take vaccine.
Don't worry.
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