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Will Having Shingles Interfere With The Surgery For Tumor Removal From Lung?

Hi my 78 year old mom was diagnosed with a malignant tumour on her right lung in May .She got shingles 6 weeks ago but still has some jabbing pain blisters all gone.Sher is scheduled for surgery this Thursday will thin interfere with surgery going ahead
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can.

It is advisable to delay surgery for 6 weeks after break out,however if there is concenr about tumor growing then it should not be delayed.

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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Will Having Shingles Interfere With The Surgery For Tumor Removal From Lung?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can. It is advisable to delay surgery for 6 weeks after break out,however if there is concenr about tumor growing then it should not be delayed. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.