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Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Covid vaccines

Posted by fishingfever @fishingfever, May 1, 2022

Are the vaccines safe if you have had a Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | May 2, 2022

Good morning, @fishingfever Your @name made me smile as I’m guessing you’re just itching to get your fishing gear out and a line in the water, right? May 7th is opening day in my state and I know a lot of friends are looking forward to it…except we still have ice on the lake! 😳

To your Covid Vaccine question. I did find an informative site online giving guidelines to cancer patients and blood cancer patients as to Covid Vaccine protocol. I had AML, another form of blood cancer and I was strongly encouraged to receive the vaccines/boosters, and I have. However, since all the vaccine trials didn’t include blood cancer patients there is a question as to the efficacy of the shots. But even a little nudge to warn the immune system is better than nothing.
I would also suggest speaking with your oncologist/hematologist to get the final say so.
https://news.cancerconnect.com/survivorship/covid-19-vaccination-in-patients-with-blood-cancers
How are you fairing with your Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Are you still undergoing treatment?

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fishingfever | @fishingfever | May 2, 2022
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@loribmt

Good morning, @fishingfever Your @name made me smile as I’m guessing you’re just itching to get your fishing gear out and a line in the water, right? May 7th is opening day in my state and I know a lot of friends are looking forward to it…except we still have ice on the lake! 😳

To your Covid Vaccine question. I did find an informative site online giving guidelines to cancer patients and blood cancer patients as to Covid Vaccine protocol. I had AML, another form of blood cancer and I was strongly encouraged to receive the vaccines/boosters, and I have. However, since all the vaccine trials didn’t include blood cancer patients there is a question as to the efficacy of the shots. But even a little nudge to warn the immune system is better than nothing.
I would also suggest speaking with your oncologist/hematologist to get the final say so.
https://news.cancerconnect.com/survivorship/covid-19-vaccination-in-patients-with-blood-cancers
How are you fairing with your Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Are you still undergoing treatment?

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This is my second go round with my HL. I was clear for over 10. I just got my last biopsy results and it’s back. I will see my doctor this week and find out how he plans to treat me. I know the hospitals have been busy with Covid but I had my CT in January and it has taken this long for them to get to me. If they continue to drag their feet I will try to get to the Mayo if I can get in quickly.
Fishingfever was the name of my radio show many years ago. We are finally retired and planning on fishing a lot more this year. That’s if the ice will go away lol

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | May 2, 2022
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@fishingfever

This is my second go round with my HL. I was clear for over 10. I just got my last biopsy results and it’s back. I will see my doctor this week and find out how he plans to treat me. I know the hospitals have been busy with Covid but I had my CT in January and it has taken this long for them to get to me. If they continue to drag their feet I will try to get to the Mayo if I can get in quickly.
Fishingfever was the name of my radio show many years ago. We are finally retired and planning on fishing a lot more this year. That’s if the ice will go away lol

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Oh golly, I’m sorry to hear about the relapse. Busy or not, having had your CT in January and waiting until May to inform you of your results is a way too long with a cancer diagnosis. I’d be on that phone until I got a swift consult and a plan of action.

In the meantime, here’s a link to our Mayo main site for requesting appointments. http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
You can select which campus would be most convenient for your needs.

Are you near a larger teaching or University hospital?

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