Has anyone gotten the Covid vaccine on the same day as their Chemo(mine's <a href="/treatments/velcade">Velcade</a>)? Any problem doing this? Should I reschedule my chemo? Thanks

My oncologist told me it has to be 2 weeks before or 2 weeks after.

My doc said chemo is ok but no steroids( (Dex) until after my second shot. Apparently, the steroids reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.

According to my oncologist they want you to give the chemo a rest before getting the vaccine.

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Has Anyone Gotten The Covid Vaccine On The Same Day As Their Chemo

Has anyone gotten the Covid vaccine on the same day as their Chemo(mine's Velcade)? Any problem doing this? Should I reschedule my chemo? Thanks

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I did it and am ok

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I was told that after getting the vaccine the chemo is fine but skip the DeX

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Thanks, I did too 3 weeks ago and will be getting my 2nd dose in a week

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I would ask my MM Doctor.

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That's what I'm hearing too. The Covid Vaccines need time to work.

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