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How can NHL and Treatment Weaken Immunity

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma originates in the lymphatic system – which is your body’s infection fighting network.  The cancer can suppress or negatively affect your immune system.   Certain cancer treatments work by killing cancer cells.  At the same time, the treatments can kill or prevent the production of healthy cells, which can weaken your immune system and increase risk of infection.

How to Protect Yourself

As there is no current vaccine or treatment for COVID-19, the best way to prevent the illness is to avoid exposure. Like everyone, cancer patients should following the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to prevent the spread of the virus:

• Avoid social gatherings;
• Avoid contact with people who are sick;
• Avoid unnecessary person-to-person contact, such as handshakes;
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth;
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

In addition, family members and caregivers of people with NHL should take extra precautions to minimize risks.

• Stay at home as much as possible if you are receiving treatment
• Call your health care provider before going to your next appointment and follow their guidance.
• Routine follow-ups may be rescheduled or may be conducted through telemedicine.
• The risk of possible exposure to COVID-19 must be weighed against the risk of missing a treatment.  Some treatments might be safely delayed, while others cannot be.
• Contact your health care provider about obtaining extra medication in case you need to stay home for a prolonged period of time. Some medicines might be able to be shipped directly to you.
• Make sure you have over-the-counter medicines and medical supplies to treat a fever and other symptoms.
• Be sure to stock up on enough household items, groceries, so you will be prepared to stay home for a period of time. over-the-counter medications to treat fever and other

Our firm is actively monitoring new information on COVID-19, and will post new information that might be pertinent to our clients.