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I have a question (really is to do with sex!)

joanneire
joanneire CSN Member Posts: 75 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I know that when someone is on Chemo/Treatment they are told not to get pregnant and to use precautions. My question is this- I am on the pill and it's my boyfriend who's having treatment so we are covered from a birth control side. However- can his chemo affect me? I've read that mothers are not supposed to breast feed while on chemo so this suggests that the chemo can pass out of the body and effect someone else but I am confused about the effect it could have on me and my body(he's on Xeloda and Erbitux). I would really appreciate any information that you may have. Thanks
J x
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  • kerry
    kerry CSN Member Posts: 1,313 Member
    #2
    Joan -

    have your boyfriend check with his doctor. Best of luck to you and your boyfriend on his treatment.

    Kerry
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  • oneagleswings
    oneagleswings CSN Member Posts: 425 Member
    #3
    Our info from Onc clinic was that a condom should be used for 2-3 days after each treatment since the semen could be iritating to the vag lining (burning sensation)
    Hope this helps.
    B.
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  • neeliec
    neeliec CSN Member Posts: 106
    #4
    What a good question! Never thought of it myself! The answer from oneagles'wings makes sense!! Share the answer when you find out, please. Good luck! neelieC
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