Face Masks

[Larsen]

Hello Lisy,

I have the same questions: why nurses, specialists, staff at the hospital do not wear face marks? I have acute leukeamia and is undergoing chemotherapy. Same thing: I went for blood test, X-ray etc where no one is wearing facemark. I am very worry that i can get a flu, a cold or even coronavirus especially when my white cell level is near zero. What is our right? Can we ask the doctors, nurses and other medical staff to wear facemarks? I am thinking of writing a letter to my specialists and the management of the hospital.

Thank you for sharing your concerns. I am sure many other cancer patients have the same worries.

[lillian1]

Hi Larson, I will be having chemo next monday, and will be asking my oncologist why masks are not being worn by himself and the nurses. Will let you know his answers on this. Stay safe 

[Tiberius00777]

Hi. I am freaking out about the same thing. I just went for my round of chemo at Northern Hospital, Day Oncology, and the receptionist and nurses were still not wearing face masks for my protection. I had three of them at one time around me handing me tablets, taking my blood pressure, and injecting my chemo drugs and they were all being very nice asking me about my week and how was I feeling.  All within 600mm of me and no face masks to protect me from any Covid, or flu, they might be carrying.  One did put on a face mask but only when she was injecting me with the chemo drug - it’s in their guidelines for their protection, she explained. it was the same last week.  I understand that masks are limited but why can’t the one who puts on the mask be the only one giving me tablets and taking my BP too?   I know they need someone to check but they don’t need to be within 1.5 metres of me to do that.  I Am terrified only of these visits.