Melanie, You do still have an immune system but it's an uppity one.

Seriously, it's suppressed. That's why your doctors need to check on blood levels from time to time (red & white blood cells, etc.).

You can do other things to make it happy like good food, sleep, no stress, etc.

You'd have to have chemo for your immune system to dwindle down to almost nothing.

I know it sucks. And it can be scary. BUT you did the right thing by seeking out some help. That's all you can do. Get help immediately when you start feeling sick.

Annie