Nasopharynx Cancer

Ronnell
Ronnell Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
My father-in-law was diagnosed w/this cancer. He is currently undergoing chemo therapy treatments for the next 3 months. I am wondering if there are any precautions that should be taken while cleaning up after him? I have "heard" that many chemo patients are advised to not sleep next to their spouse until treatments are over and they are also told to flush the toilet several times after they use it. Please advise!!!

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  • AuthorUnknown
    AuthorUnknown Member Posts: 1,537 Member
    #2
    Hello,

    To receive more information on precautions, you may want to contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can assist you with your questions. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345 or by clicking on the "Contact ACS" link at the top of the page.

    Take care and be well,

    Dana
    CSN Dana
  • Christmas
    Christmas Member Posts: 100
    #3
    I received treatment for the same type of cancer and I was never told anything related to what you've written. I guess that might depend on the chemo-chemicals your father-in-law is receiving and how he responds to the treatment. The only reason that he should not sleep next to his partner is that he will be weak and will easily get a cold or infection. Some chemo medications are toxic, so personal cleanliness is important - therefore the "flushing".

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