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There is probably a googolplex amount of side effects from touching it, even from the smallest trace amounts can change your biological structure, but would it be noticeable? Who knows.
Dependent on how much you touch, how it has been touched, how long it has been touched and what type of chemo is being touched, the answer can very deeply vary.
I've touched a single drop of low-medium dosed chemo for a stage 1 victim with a bear naked finger and 'nothing' noticeable happened. Probably was leaving small radioactive trails wherever I touched, but the patient was my brother and fully injected with the chemo he didn't lose any hair for nearly 6 months and seemed to be healthier than most other non-cancer patients (and probably healthier than me at at times) and didn't feel any side effect for up until a year before they gave him the hardest doses of chemo possible. So dependent on your body, the chemo(radiation levels and all the other nasty stuff in it), the way it has been exposed, and the duration can make a very large difference. You could end up like Alexander Litvinenko if you get highly radioactive substances exposed to a body in the proper ways. Best advice: Don't come into contact with it unless you HAVE to.
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What is chemo therapy treatment?
Chemical (chemo) therapy is used in the treatment of some cancers. Because this medicine is so strong, it can cause uncomfortable side effects such as hair loss, nausea, weakness, loss of appetite and weight loss, among other side effects. === ===
How long does it take for side effects to occcur when taking chemo?
Standard chemo (Adriamicin, Cytotoxin, etc.) start to work nearly instantly. Putting it simply, they target the fastest growing cells, which typically are malignant cells. You're on your way to recovery the moment the meds hit your bloodstream.
How do you get past the fear of chemo?
I am writing this from my own experience. I am a 2x breast cancer survivor and had chemo both times. I got over my fear by thinking it will kill the cancer and I will live. I have a supporting husband and great doctors and nurses. Chemo is not as bad as it used to be many years ago. There are many drugs available now to counteract some of the side effects. Also everybody is different, side effects can be minimal. Chemo is not easy, but it kills the cancer. If you are the person that fears chemo go to the American Cancer Societys website and look for a chat room for the perticular cancer that you need chemo for, read some of the Q and A that patients and survivors post it will be of great help. The more you know the better the understanding. YOU will survive.
what are the effects of chemo on persons with PLS disease?
the normal and most common side effects due to the strong medicines are decreased production of blood cells, inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract and hair loss.
What are the side effects of chemotherapy?
There are alot of side effects beginning with nausea being the most common. In some cases, there is hair loss and severe lethargy among many other effects depending on the type and amount of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy has a wide range of side effects. Most notable are the hair loss and extreme nausea associate with chemo treatments. Some patients also report severe migraine headaches.
Can medication for breast cancer cause an adverse effect?
If you're referring to Chemo Therapy; yes there are many toxic side effects caused by chemo therapy. The most noticeable will be fevers, body aches, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, weight loss, fatigue and mouth sores. There are many more that should be discussed with the oncologist.
what is a good med for chemo fatigue also have pace maker and defib .. so lots of heart problems involved....have been getting along good until aloxi med.?
I have heard that marijuana can help with a lot of the side effects of chemo. It's one of the only legal uses for it in this country. If you feel comfortable with the idea, check with your doctor about it.
What can chemotherapy do to you?
One of my best friends is on her fifth round of chemo, and she says it feels like your dead. She said it's like being a zombie. It's so sad... Yes, chemo can make you feel very, very ill. I had six rounds of chemo and was VERY fortunate to have almost none of the symptoms usually associated with it (nausea, weight loss, etc.). I was just extremely tired and had no energy whatsoever, and all of my hair fell out. On the upside, I have been cancer-free for over a year!
CAN chemo cause bleeding in the eye?
There are several possible effects of chemotherapy on eyes, since chemotherapy is a lump term that describes treatment through use of drugs. These effects would depend on what type of chemotherapy. You should consult your doctor about the specific side-effects of your specific type of chemotherapy.
How does cancer limit an individuals physical development?
Physical changesMany of us will undergo chemotherapy, in which we take powerful cancer-killing drugs orally or intravenously. We will undergo many physical changes as we endure these treatments. While chemo's side effects are quite intense, they are often transitory and manageable.Common side effectsThe drugs used in chemotherapy pack quite a wallop -- not only on cancer cells but also on healthy cells throughout our bodies, from our skin to the very insides of our intestines. We can expect to experience any one of the more than a dozen common physical side effects of chemotherapy, and sometimes several at once, including:Nausea and vomitingHair lossLoss of appetiteFatigue or anemiaInfectionBlood clotting problemsMouth, gum, and throat problemsDiarrhea and constipationNerve and muscle effectsSkin and nail changesKidney and bladder effectsFluid retentionTooth decaySexual changesA few of us will experience more long-term side effects, such as damage to our hearts, lungs, or reproductive organs. These can occur long after our treatment stops. More and more people, however, are undergoing chemo with no side effects at all, or at least ones that are mild and tolerable.Immediate and chronic effectsAll side effects are categorized as either immediate or chronic. Immediate ones come and go soon after we complete chemotherapy. Chronic effects, such as low blood counts, linger through treatment and sometimes beyond. Chronic effects also can produce a domino-like reaction of further side effects, such as low blood counts that make us susceptible to infections we otherwise wouldn't get.Managing side effectsIt's a good idea to talk with your healthcare team about what side effects to expect and how to deal with them. By managing these effects wisely, we can sail through chemo treatment, holding fast to our goal of recovering our good health. We also can experience conditions that no one told us about, such as shaking, chills, bleeding, bruising, swelling, rashes, shortness of breath, or increased pain. Always let your doctor know if these or any other unusual symptoms arise.Though side effects sound scary, dealing with them helps us remember that our task is to kill the cancer. We want to make sure the monster never rears its head again. We're enduring six or so months of chemo hell so we can extend and enjoy our lives. There may be chemo horror stories out there, but we may be the lucky ones who it doesn't affect that badly.
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