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Is it more dangerous if u get COVID, after getting half lung and nodes removed?

A MyLungCancerTeam Member asked a question 💭
St Petersburg, FL

Is it more dangerous to get COVID after having lung cancer ? I had half of lung and lymph nodes removed!

April 22, 2023
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A MyLungCancerTeam Member

I had COVID last December and I ha my lobectomy in October 2022. I'm still kicking!!.

May 20, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Thank you so much! A friend had COVID right now and I’m staying away!!

April 22, 2023
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

It is. Anyone with compromised breathing is at greater risk of a serious infection.
Tony

April 22, 2023

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