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MpBCAdmin_Jen
MpBCAdmin_Jen Member Posts: 23
edited May 2022 in All things COVID-19 or coronavirus

This isn’t specific to MpBC, but the data suggests that the coronavirus death risk for cancer patients, including those who are in remission or NED, may be 2 times higher than for non-cancer patients. And the risk for those with progressing cancer is 5 times higher than for those who are in remission or NED. Please stay safe.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-science/coronavirus-infection-rate-may-shift-toward-younger-ages-death-risk-higher-in-cancer-patients-idUSKBN2352YB

Jen


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  • Rosiecat
    Rosiecat Member Posts: 1,111
    edited May 2020

    Thanks Jen. I'd heard some weeks ago that this might be the case. It's an added worry and a good reason for us to keep ourselves safe, whatever the Government says about easing lockdown.

    Gill

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  • MpBCAdmin_Jen
    MpBCAdmin_Jen Member Posts: 23
    edited May 2020

    Gill,

    In general I try not to worry, whether it's about the coronavirus, recurrence, or anything else. I just try to stay informed and make good choices. That's really all that's in my control, so I do what I can and don't worry about the things I can't control. Hopefully we will all continue to stay healthy and safe.

    Take care,

    Jen


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