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Are people with cancer more vulnerable to the novel coronavirus and covid-19?
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Yes : People with cancer may have a lower immune system and more vulnerable to Covid-19
Answered 4/24/2020
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COVID & Cancer: If they are sick enough to have a compromised immune system it could make them more vulnerable to COVID.
Answered 5/11/2020
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I am currently in a household where covid is positive. I show mild symptoms however would like to get tested as I was in contact with family who are very high risk with cancer.
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Does a history of cancer raise your risk for health complications from COVID-19? I am in remission now after battling stage 3 cancer. Should I be concerned?
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40 yr old woman, nonsmoker.I have CIN3 and was scheduled to do my LEEP next week,but had to move it out 3 weeks due to I caught covid, I am almost better.Will Covid make it turn to cancer faster,or will I still be ok to wait the 3 weeks till my appt?
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