FL

A 62-year-old male asked:

If one chemotherapy session is missed in a 6 session cycle for pancreatic cancer due to the flu can it negate all other chemo benefit in that cycle?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

No: Missing one session out of six would not negate the benefit of chemotherapy you received. Wish you good health.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 62-year-old male asked:

Is the chemotherapy protocol at a major medical university cancer center usually the same for liver cancer as it is for pancreatic (no mets) cancer?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year-old male asked:

I have sinus and flu symptoms about 3 months after finishing chemotherapy. should I see a doctor or continue self treatment?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 52-year-old female asked:

Can you take a flu shot during chemotherapy treatment?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 30-year-old female asked:

Do u have to have a flu shot if someone in ur family is takin chemotherapy?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 61-year-old male asked:

Please help. Stage 4 cancer and 1st chemotherapy session delayed 2 weeks due to medical oncologist moving to a new nearby office location. Acceptable?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Last updated Apr 30, 2016

Found in:

Cancer›Flu (influenza)›Chemotherapy

People also asked

Hi - it is possible for chemotherapy to be working (pancreatic inoperable cancer) if after two sessions of Folfirinox the CA19 has increased a lot?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

3 cycles of chemotherapy so far for metastic colon cancer shows therapy working , if 2 cycles are missed due to ill health , will cancer start growing agsin ?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Diagnosed with stage 1 pancreatic cancer in the head of the pancreas, i don't want surgery or chemotherapy how long will i live?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Besides IRE, cyberknife, chemotherapy, diet, radiotherapy and clinical trials, what else may be an upcoming procedure for pancreatic cancer patients?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Are there different types of chemotherapy for a person with localized recurrent pancreatic cancer? Want to reduce dimensions. Can you name some?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.