2006-11-17 13:40:28 · 6 answers · asked by reginasob 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
He is probably having radiation implants. You don't want your children exposed to radiation. Have your Dad get some information on this for you about the time frame involved and how much radiation is involved, as well. I wish him well.
2006-11-17 13:44:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is the weirdest thing i have EVER heard. My partner was diagnosed with testicle cancer early in the year and had one of them removed. He received radiation treatment shortly afterward and i was told he was fine around anyone.....especially me and i was 9wks pregnant at the time!
His treatment has now stopped but he has been told that he cannot have sexual intercourse with me while pregnant or even after i give birth because it could result in miscarriage. If i fall pregnant again i could have an abnormal fetus.
He has to wait 2 years before he can do the deed again. As for your doctor i dont know why he told you that. My partner was told he was safe around everyone, it doesnt matter about touch or anything like that. And if he isnt safe around your kids now, then what would the risk be after the radiation? He still carries radiation in his system for years afterward! Including im going to have a newborn in my house in 6weeks....no way would i tell my partner to stay away from his baby because he had radiation treatment. He was told everything would be fine.
Go get a second opinion.....too much weirdness for me
2006-11-17 21:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by gr33n_3y3d_grrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I imagine the reason the doctors told him not to be around children is that as you well know, kids are little germ factories. Since he has cancer which lowers your immune system to start with, add on the chemotherapy and radiation treatments and he is very susceptible to infections. Even colds can be devastating to his health. So yes, I agree with it. Sometimes, I tell my patients who have cancer, to wear a surgical mask when they are visiting their family members, especially young children, to reduce the risk of transmission of cold viruses and other infections. It is strictly to protect your father from contracting a potentially life threatening infection in his immunocompromised state.
I hope this helped answer your question.
I am glad I could help you.
Best regards and a full recovery to your father.
Sincerely,
Warren Shaffer, M.D.
2006-11-17 21:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by doctordad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He probably has radioactive seeds implanted in his prostate gland to kill the cancer. They emit a small amount of radiatioin beyond his body. In theory rapidly growing tissues might be affected by this.
2006-11-17 21:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, because the radiation will affect the developing kids. Adults are already developed and won't be harmed from radiation, as much.
2006-11-17 21:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a person has radiation it lowers and suppresses their immune system; children are the biggest carriers of disease.
2006-11-17 21:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋