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COVID-19 Vaccine and Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 31, 2023 | Replies (31)
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@lauraboo

I have stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to my lungs. I’m not going to get my Covid shot. I believe that putting more stuff in the mix will just aggravate my neuropathy and decrease my immune system. Since it is a virus going in. Not going to take that chance.

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blackcat | @blackcat | Dec 19, 2023

What did your doctor or pharmacist recommend?

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dlmdinia | @dlmdinia | Dec 27, 2023

The vaccine can indeed trigger neuropathy which if you're susceptible will also be triggered by catching covid. But, the MRNA shots do NOT contain viruses, living or dead. And the MRNA procedure is already being researched to develop vaccines protecting against certain cancers. It's very exciting news. FYI I'm 4 1/2 years out from a stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis and have had multiple Pfizer shots including the newest just last month. I had chemo induced neuropathy prior to any vaccines, and have seen no noticeable change in its severity.

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