People with blood cancers seem to be less protected by COVID-19 vaccines than people with other cancers and without cancer, three new studies suggest. Experts believe this limited effectiveness is likely due to patients' weakened immune systems.
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Having cancer now can increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The factors that cause risk in cancer patients are weakened immune systems which reduces the ability to fight infections, older age, and other medical complications. Some types of cancer like blood cancer can cause higher and prolonged infection which can also lead to death.
Having cancer now can increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The factors that cause risk in cancer patients are weakened immune systems which reduces the ability to fight infections, older age, and other medical complications. Some types of cancer like blood cancer can cause higher and prolonged infection which can also lead to death.
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