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yes. Chemotherapy is an internal medication with no adverse side effects to people near the patient.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes , unless the patient has internal isotopes implanted , as some do for Cervical cancer.
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∙ 15y agoI work in the cancer field and yes, babies can have chemo. They can also have radiation therapy (2 completely different things) its very sad that some babies are born with the cancer. :(
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∙ 12y agoNo they should not be. Chemotherapy patients have a weaker immune system and can bring in harmful viruses to your baby
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∙ 14y agoYes they can. Chemotherapy affects only the person receiving it, it does not affect others in the vicinity of the patient.
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∙ 15y agoSomeone undertaking Chemotherapy is not likely to have any physical consequences to those around them. You can consult a doctor if you have concerns.
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How long do you have to receive chemotherapy for breast cancer?
for about 1 year
When is too young for children to receive chemotherapy?
That is a question that needs to be resolved with your oncologist.
Should a person receive chemotherapy while having jaundice?
A person with jaundice can have chemotherapy. Jaundice is a disease of a blockage within the liver and/or bile ducts. If there is cancer causing the blockage/jaundice, then chemotherapy may help shrink the tumor to relieve the blockage and relieve the jaundice. The oncologist will decide which type of chemo and which dose is the most appropriate.
Why do mammal babies receive milk as their first nourishment?
because they like milk
Is it harmful vaccinate for the babies?
A baby's body is very fragile. It is very important for babies to receive all their shots in order for them to be protected from diseases.
How can you use chemotherapy in a sentence?
My brother has chemotherapy.
A sentence with the word chemotherapy?
my brother has chemotherapy
What questions should you ask before accepting a diagnosis of chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is not a diagnosis. Chemotherapy is a treatment
Can you receive disability for chemotherapy?
You can receive dissability benefits for cancer, but not for chemo treatments. Depending on what state you live in you can receive medicaid or medicare and you can receive reimbursement for travel expenses to your chemo treatments. ----------Mel Germany and other countries have much more effective and safe methods for treating cancer, although not covered by insurance.
What is intramuscular chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy given by intramuscular injection is absorbed into the blood more slowly than IV chemotherapy. Because of this, the effects of IM chemotherapy may last longer than chemotherapy given intravenously.
When taking chemotherapy will pregnant what does it do?
Chemotherapy can be harmful to a fetus. Consult your doctor if you are on chemotherapy and suspect you might be pregnant.
What should you expect from a week of chemotherapy?
It would depend on the type you are getting. I did not receive chemotherapy for a full week, but I did take two drugs at once in the same day. This made me very nauseated and gave me diarrhea and I was very tired. However, by the second week I was better...and just in time for more chemotherapy. However, it does vary based on lots of factors such as type of drug, age, and even personal habits.
