2006-12-30 00:26:29 · 11 answers · asked by who?what?where?dotcom 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
while a friend of mine is in hospital they tell him to be careful with the bed pan, etc for the 'radioactive' level (or whatever is active in chemo) is dangerous to others, which leads me to ask if the semen is 'contaminated' too
2006-12-30 00:34:21 · update #1
The only 'radio active' thing is IN the chemo bag when they give it to you and therefore, while walking around with the the chemo bag attached by intravenous, you should be careful not to spill any on the floor. I think thats probably where you heard about the 'radio active' thing.
I have cancer and although I don't particularly feel like sex, I understand from my doctors that there is no risk to a partner whatsoever unless he tips a bag of chemo. over himself! lol.
2006-12-30 04:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by Pink n Wise 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean will it put them at risk from (for example) cancer?
As far as I am aware chemotherapy does not effect any fluid secreted from the testicles or any other involved part of your body in the producing of semen. However, if you have hematospermia (a disorder where by blood can enter semen) This could allow anything in your blood to transmit into your partner.
Your best decision would be to ask your doctor/GP as they have your medical records and will be able to make a more informed decision for you as to weather if any of the chemicals involved in your chemotherapy pose a risk to your partner.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-30 00:33:24 · answer #2 · answered by Burpy Pete 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AT RISK FROM WHAT
There is nothing you can pass to a partner that is caused by Chemo.
The person having the Chemo does however put themselves at higher risk of cacthcing anything their partner may have due to reduced their immunity system
2006-12-30 00:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
you may't seize maximum cancers,whoever instructed you that change into speaking nonsense. Nurses placed on gloves for hygiene causes and to dodge contact with blood ,HIV and AIDS are spread that way with a view to be careful nurses placed on gloves with all sufferers. sure chemotherapy drugs are poisonous and it would want to be unwise to get pregnant even as your better 0.5 is receiving them inspite of the indisputable fact that this is not guaranteed that there might want to be any challenge with the toddler,it truly is largely a precaution.Getting a smear try performed is the right component for all sexually energetic women fairly in the journey that they are having unprotected sex yet has not something to do along with your better 0.5 having maximum cancers. As all of us right here say maximum cancers isn't contagious. If it were i might want to have it for particular as i'm an ex nurse that spent many years operating with maximum cancers sufferers .
2016-12-01 08:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemotherapy uses NO radioactivity - that's 'radiotherapy' so no danger of radiation. BUT, nearly all chemotherapy drugs are HIGHLY toxic - so all waste such as urine is contamonated with them. There is NO risk to a partner.
However, as the chemotherapy drugs are highly aggresive & work by killing fast diving cells (in simpler terms), the genetic stability of sperm WILL be compromised so it is highly advisable to take 'additional precautions'.
2006-12-30 01:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its possible,wear good protection rubber to avoid preganancy becoz if happens the child could be anomalied,if u r doing radio plus chemo ,is better to avoid it,has direct harm ,takes periods of rest in between before the radiation levels go down ,u can have sex but not at once.
2006-12-30 00:29:03 · answer #6 · answered by reifguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The chemo is filtered out through the urinary system, so with urine it is a concern.
It will not be with the semen.
If there is any doubt use a condom
2006-12-30 02:15:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
~I agree with the first answer, what could it possibly put you at risk for? Cancer is not contageous.
The person getting chemotherapy, is that person even up to having sex?
You might be at risk of being vomited on!
Good luck~
2006-12-30 00:31:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
very good Q, as far as i know there are no risks hunni
2006-12-30 00:27:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem. Cancer is not contagious. The person, with cancer, should be sure, that, he is fit & able.
2006-12-30 00:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋