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Chapel Hill, NC
October 27, 2025
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Members discussed the challenge of quantifying infection risk during cancer treatment, noting that compromised immune systems make patients... Read more

Members discussed the challenge of quantifying infection risk during cancer treatment, noting that compromised immune systems make patients vulnerable to everything from common colds to serious systemic infections, though reliable statistics are hard to come by since many cases go unreported. Several members shared personal experiences with infection prevention strategies, including careful attention to diet, vitamin supplementation, and sometimes avoiding public gatherings entirely during chemotherapy, with one member describing missing a family funeral out of fear of exposure during the COVID era. A recurring theme was the deep anxiety that accompanies immunosuppression during treatment, balanced by gratitude for periods of health and the supportive community checking in on one another's progress through scans, trial enrollments, and treatment adjustments.

A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Brigitte, Thank you for your quick response. Years ago when I was on Chemo the first infusion was very difficult. I talked to my Dr before the 2nd infusion and he said he would reduce it by 25%. The remainder of my Chemo infusions went very well. If your Dr would reduce it you might be able to handle it. Please let us know the results of your scan next month! God Bless you! Fred KC2HFM

February 18
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Fred, I am so glad Keytruda is working for you! I finished the trial and I am feeling pretty good. I won’t know if it is successful until the 3rd when I’ll have a scan. I am crossing my fingers since I don’t think I can continue with Chemotherapy . My memory is now so bad that it is hard to function independently. Otherwise am feeling healthy for now so very grateful. Wishing you continued healing 🩷

February 17
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Brigitte, Please tell me how the new trial treatment is doing. I was very happy that my PET scan in December and it was clear. I feel very good. I will continue on the Keytruda treatment every six weeks. My Dr said that I will be on this for the remainder of my life. That is unless they come up with something else. God Bless you Brigitte! KC2HFM

February 17
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Fred, thank you and you too. I am hanging in there. I am enrolled in a trial starting January, the chemo treatment was not working. Crossing my fingers…and you, how are you doing?

December 15, 2025
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Hi Brigitte, Merry Christmas! How are you doing? Fred KC2HFM

December 13, 2025

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