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GorgyS
2 years agoMember
Protecting family from Chemo medication
HI all. Wondering if anyone has some tips/experience for protecting family from chemo medication who live in the same household. Thanks There are some information I found: https://www.cancervic...
Afraser
2 years agoMember
The attached list is sensible - the main thing is not to get any bodily fluids in contact with others. Or if that’s unavoidable (nausea is rarely helped by cleaning up after oneself!), then bring on the gloves, disposable cloth, etc. Mostly it’s not onerous and is usually only an issue for a few days after each treatment. The reported incidence of harm, given the number of people having chemotherapy, seems to be very low. Small children need extra vigilance. I had no nausea and the only time the gloves and boots came out was in day oncology when my tube sprang a leak! Best place for it to happen though. Best wishes.