Infections in people who have cancer or are getting cancer treatment can be more serious than those in other people. They can also be harder to treat. By learning more about them, you and your family may be able to help prevent problems that infections can cause.
Cancer itself can increase your risk of getting a serious infection. So can certain types of cancer treatment. By learning more about infections, you and your family may be able to help prevent problems that they can cause.
Should you get your yearly flu shot if you're being treated for cancer? What about if you've had cancer in the past? Find out here.
Learn about the smallpox vaccine and the risks it might pose to someone being treated for cancer.
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