Will you get the covid vaccine!
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Unless you tend to have bad allergic reactions, why not get the vaccine? Your risk of complications from covid would be much higher, right? I would take a day of fever for the chance to reclaim some of my life and lose some worry. Someone here on BCO said her onc advised her to get it at the time during the Ibrance cycle when blood counts would be highest.
Somewhere I saw a post from someone who was worried to hear that the vaccine in an intramuscular injection, because it made them think of Faslodex injections. It is important to note that Faslodex is a *high volume* intramuscular injection — 250 mg/5mL of thick syrup in each buttock. It is given in the gluteal area because it has to be a big muscle to handle this volume. This is nothing like getting a small amount of vaccine, and why the arm muscle works just fine. This year's flu vaccine is .5 mL. That is one tenth the amount in a Faslodex injection. I assume the covid vaccine is a similar volume.
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I'm on Ibrance. I got the flu shot in week 2 of my cycle because my scheduling choices were limited and I didn't want to stop Ibrance. I only had muscle soreness like my flu shot before having Ibrance. My low counts weren't a problem. My MO told me Ibrance doesn't prevent production of WBCs, but the cells stay in the marrow (so not in regular blood draw). They're there if needed.
On FB, my SIL posted a picture of getting the Pfizer vaccine as well. 😎
The vaccine is 0.3 ml per dose intramuscular. Mods should correct their statement.
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Shetland: I agree, if the side effects are mild. I dont know much about the Moderna vaccine. However when I read something about possible cases of Bell's palsy, this is when my eyes lit up and better think this through a lot more. Back in the 90s, the US military was given the Anthrax vaccine for the PGW. A lot of the veterans continue to suffer dire consequences. I'm all for getting some resemblance of my life back. So my hesitancy is based on a lot of unknowns, specifically for folks that have cancer. I have a few more weeks. So I'll keep everyone posted...
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nopkin,
I get your points, I truly do. And I agree with most of them.
but making it sound like getting a shot of epinephrine is a walk in the park isn't my recollection of my sole experience with that in the hospital ER after a very serious allergic reaction to being stung by several yellow jackets. It's not like -- pop -- you're all better.
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Thanks, BevJen, I underplayed the seriousness while fuming about this whole 2020 thing and hearing people whine about not being able to go shopping.
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BevJen - If I were you with a history of severe allergic reactions, I would wait until they know more about what triggers the allergic reactions. There are still more vaccines being developed. Also, hospitals are overwhelmed now. Not a good time to risk needing a visit.
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SerenitySTAT,
the only thing I'm allergic to is various members of the bee and wasp family (can't remember all of the names) but years ago (actually right around the time of my initial cancer diagnosis in 2003) I went through five years of desensitization shots -- now that was a lot of fun. so my allergic reaction to bee and wasp stings now is quite suppressed. But I still vividly remember when they threw me on a table in the ER and stuck me with the epinephrine -- and it was NOT fun!
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Flashlight, SerenitySTAT, nopink2019 and others, we will be updating that sentence for clarity. It is a shot in the muscle of the upper arm! Bummer, we know.
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i work in healthcare. Scheduled for my first on Sunday.😊
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Welcome, Chloe2020. Glad you are getting the vaccine. What is your breast cancer experience, or are you a healthcare provider?
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Any updates on the reactions to fillers? Are those of us with implants at risk for our immune systems over reacting? And I have ulcerative colitis.
Not looking forward to this but planning on getting it! Just wondering if I should have benadryl on hand.
Hope as peopke here get the shot they report in here. I trust many women on here as much as my doctor's office.
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Will be rolling up my sleeve as soon as I can get it. Although I am in healthcare, I am not in direct patient care anymore so I will likely be in wave 2 (rollout ?April). My parents winter in Florida (we're from Canada) and briefly debated going just so they can get immunized sooner. It will likely be summer by the time it's their turn here.
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Since I am a health care worker ( RN), I received Pfizer vaccine last week. The only side effect I had was a sore arm for 2 days. I will be taking the 2nd injection in 2.5 weeks. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are both mRNA vaccines with no live virus or killed virus. Unfortunately, there is still not a lot of history on it. Recently read (today) that health authorities in North Carolina say it only will give two months of immunity. Not sure about that.
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I am in the Pfizer trial. Had both my injections three weeks apart in September
The first one arm was sore just a day or two three weeks later a tiny bit of fatigue day after second dose . I had lumpectomy and SAVI partial radiation plus Oncoplasty this past March 2020 in Arizona
I joined the trial as I am stage 1 IDC or DCIS with tiny microinvasion felt safe to trial and help science
I am not unblinded yet but tested positive for antibodies when I had a covid test
They will unblind next on my 6 month visit in March they need us trial members to stay in and see how long our antibodies stay active
Val
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i got first moderna shot yesterday. Slight sore arm but that's it. 7 of 9, I also have implants and crohns but been in remission for over 20 years. On no meds. Since things are " in check" I feel comfortable getting vaccine. If you are having a flare up you may want to have a discussion with your provider. For me personally I'm grateful to get the vaccine and I'm more scared of getting the disease. Covid is just too darn unpredictable for me
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100% heck yes. If I found a syringe with vaccine laying on the street I wouldn't pick it up and stick it in my arm.
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I got the moderna vaccine yesterday.
It was easy. I am stage 4 MBC going into my 8th year. My arm is a little sore. I also have chronic blood clots.
I am in Texas. My husband saw on TV where they were giving them. Drove down , waited in line and got it.
I am on faslodex and xgeva now.
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I work in healthcare. Got my first dose of the moderna vaccine on Tuesday.
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Deb...thank you! I'm on board too so just waiting for word from doc. Looks like Onc will come through before other avenues here in Ohio
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I just got the Moderna vaccine. The arm discomfort is like a flu shot - not like a tetanus shot. A tetanus shot is much much more uncomfortable.
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I got the Pfizer on Wednesday. Sore arm similar to flu shot, as well.
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A little late to the party, but wanted to share. I asked my MO about the vaccine at my last visit. He told me he has read all of the literature and believes it to be safe and effective. He said he thought it would be a good idea that I get it.
I had my first dose yesterday and woke up feeling just fine this morning. No se’s at all. The process was smooth and efficient and I hardly felt the needle. I’ll return on the 29th (3 weeks) to receive my 2nd dose.
Have to say, the Zoladex shot is WAY worse!
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I follow this Thread, but have not posted yet. I want the vaccine.
But I am wondering how some of you have gotten the vaccine yet? My State is still in Phase 1A-- healthcare workers and Nursing Home Residents. We go to Phase 1b in Feb with teachers, grocery store workers, postal workers-- all essential workers-- and I think those 65 and over.
I am 50 and not in the workforce anymore. I have not heard when my turn will come. Even with my Stage 4 cancer diagnosis.
I asked my MO at my appt Dec 21 and she had no clue when it would be open to her patients.
I know some that post are not in the U.S., but of those that are, how did you get the opportunity to get the vaccine already?
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Yes, if you post that you got the covid vaccine , please say how it came about. How did you find out you could get it? How did you qualify? Exactly what was the process? If you are comfortable saying where you are please do so. Thanks.
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Shetland, I'm a nurse providing direct patient care is why I qualified for vaccine. They had us wait for 30 min after shot in case of immediate side effects. Got a card and second vaccine scheduled. We were encouraged to sign up for V-SAFE thru CDC. I respond to a daily text and answer the questions regarding any side effects. Each state is handling the vaccination process differently that's for sure. I'm in Ohio
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My doctors are all at a major medical center hospital. December 1st I got a voice mail to please be patient and they would contact me as soon as it was my turn. 12/31 I got an email with a link to answer questions and choose which hospital location I wanted. A date & time was assigned.
Texas has decided that older people are more important than teachers (for example) or cancer patients, which I don't necessarily agree with. However as an "older person", I understand if I give up my place in line, I will have to wait to the very end.
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I will get it just as soon as I can. I do plan to talk to my immunologist about it to be sure she has no concerns when I see her later this month. If she clears me I will e-mail my MO to be sure she is fine with it. I suspect both will be though.
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I’m a first responder and am in group 1A. It is offered through my department
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