Can there be complications with hepatitis a if i have cancer?

Maybe (so get vacc.): Although the great majority of normal, healthy people recover from hepatitis a infection without any long term problems, there are always an unlucky few who have very serious symptoms. A few people die each year from liver failure in the U.S., due to hepatitis a infection. A person with cancer and a weakened immune system or damage to the liver may have more complications from hepatitis a virus.

Hepatitis A & Cancer: Sometimes. It depends on your immune status, the type of cancer you have, the type(s) of chemotherapy and other treatments you are taking. It also depends on the viral hepatitis load. Hepatitis a can be a very serious problem if you are immunocompromised, so it is best to consult with your physician for detailed information based on your specific profile.