Cancer & Covid

Covid vaccine reaction can mimic breast cancer symptoms

Covid vaccine may cause breast cancer symptom of swollen lymph nodes in the arm pit. They are also showing up in mammograms. Society of Breast Imaging is recommending that women postpone any mammography scheduled within four weeks after their final COVID-19 shot. Please note - if you find additional symptoms do not delay your mammogram. Read more...

Cancer patients are considered high priority for Covid vaccine

All patients with active cancer, or with active, recent, or planned cancer treatment, should be considered highest priority to receive one of the coronavirus disease 2019 vaccines that have been granted emergency use authorization from the FDA. Read more...