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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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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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