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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

<strong> A significant issue I have dealt with this week has to do with if and when I can sign jus for a vaccination appointment.</strong> I havd not mentioned previously that I Ama cancer patient.<strong> I was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in November - discovered accidentally in the investigation of another issue.</strong> Since then<strong> I have undergone a program of radiation</strong> which concluded, after 6 weeks of treatment, about three weeks ago. I have also had a program of<strong> chemotherapy</strong> consisting of four treatments every three weeks. My fourth treatment is scheduled for next week and will occur dependent on what my blood component levels are at the time. <strong> Because of this vulnerability of a compromised immune system, I was hopeful of getting the vaccine. but........in conference with the oncologist, he has advised that I should wait a few weeks</strong> after the "cycle" of my last infusion. It is important that my system - i.e. my blood counts - are strong enough to present an effective response to the vaccine. So............<strong> I understand this and accept his advice, but am disappointed that I will go another 6 or so weeks in the same state of vulnerability</strong> in which I have been for virtually the past year. <strong> I feel like I'm on the fringe of the wave of vaccinated and revitalized citizens!</strong>