In January of this year I was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. I have begun a treatment plan which consists of 6 rounds of intense chemo over 18 weeks and end with a stem cell transplant. So far I have not had any issues with tolerating the treatment. I am wondering if camping will still be possible with this condition. Infections are my biggest fear due to my immune system being suppressed. Has anyone had any experience dealing with a similar situation?

I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with such a serious illness, and wish you the very best! No experience dealing with that, but what would concern me would be your susceptibility to infections, especially on chemo. I think you would be best off to ask your doctor(s) for their advice.

kknowlton wrote:I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with such a serious illness, and wish you the very best! No experience dealing with that, but what would concern me would be your susceptibility to infections, especially on chemo. I think you would be best off to ask your doctor(s) for their advice.X2

There are quite a number of us who are immune suppressed for various medical conditions. We stay away from big crowds, wash our hands lots, get required vaccines and attempt to eat healthy....(refrain from rubbing your nose and eyes with hands....use tissue)When we get sick.....we get REALLY sick.Complete isolation is not good either. As you already know, there are good and bad germs out there.Wishing you the best!dt

DW has serious and chronic health issues. It is much more convenient and easier for us to RV. Comforts of home, our own space, less germ exposure, outdoors vs being in public buildings. A couple of times we've had to leave the rig and come home then went back when the timing was right. Dealing with a serious illness is very personal and subject to many variables. Find your comfort zone and what works best for you. There's no right or wrong. It's about what you want and need. We will keep you in our prayers.

If you're u feel good.... Camp. I'd maybe worry a little about shower houses while immuno suppressed. Maybe keep your trips near quality medical care. Make plans for getting family and rig home in case of an unexpected illness. Best of luck and prayers for you.

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dtappy3353
Explorer
Apr 23, 2016
There are quite a number of us who are immune suppressed for various medical conditions.

We stay away from big crowds, wash our hands lots, get required vaccines and attempt to eat healthy....(refrain from rubbing your nose and eyes with hands....use tissue)

When we get sick.....we get REALLY sick.

Complete isolation is not good either. As you already know, there are good and bad germs out there.

Wishing you the best!

dt
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Apr 23, 2016
kknowlton wrote:
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with such a serious illness, and wish you the very best! No experience dealing with that, but what would concern me would be your susceptibility to infections, especially on chemo. I think you would be best off to ask your doctor(s) for their advice.

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kknowlton
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Apr 23, 2016
I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with such a serious illness, and wish you the very best! No experience dealing with that, but what would concern me would be your susceptibility to infections, especially on chemo. I think you would be best off to ask your doctor(s) for their advice.

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