Vaccines after Cancer: Taking Control (2nd Edition)

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All you need to know about vaccinations after a cancer diagnosis

Australia Day 2017, when I was recognised with an Order of Australia, was a bittersweet moment. The day before, I had received my first dose of chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma. After eight months away from work, I too became a “cancer survivor”.

During my own cancer journey, vaccination was never discussed with me. I later realised that many people diagnosed with cancer receive little or no guidance about vaccines—before treatment starts, during therapy, or in the years that follow.

In 2020, a conversation with my nephew, a general practitioner, highlighted just how important vaccination is after cancer treatment. That prompted me to begin researching vaccines in depth, both for myself and for my patients.

This fully updated second edition provides clear, practical guidance on vaccination before, during, and long after cancer treatment, helping you protect your health with confidence.

Learn

• Which vaccines to consider before, during, and after cancer treatment
• Which vaccines should be avoided or delayed during certain cancer treatments
• How cancer and its treatments affect your immune system
• How vaccination reduces your risk of serious infections
• What to expect after vaccination, including common side effects
• What you need to know about vaccines for shingles, pneumonia, whooping cough, influenza, and COVID-19
• How often vaccinations and boosters may be needed in the years after treatment