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Can Chemotherapy Drugs Pose A Risk Of Allergy To The Caregiver?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Question: What allergic reactions can I have when handling my dad's chemo meds and his laundry?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The allergic reaction occurs only when the drug is taken inside.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Allergic reactions may occur to the patient only who ingests the drug or takes them intravenously.

A person handling them cannot have such a reaction unless the drug is spilt on hand or body in the liquid form.

Nothing to worry.

Hope I have answered your query.

Thanks and regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist

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Can Chemotherapy Drugs Pose A Risk Of Allergy To The Caregiver?

Brief Answer: The allergic reaction occurs only when the drug is taken inside. Detailed Answer: Hello, Allergic reactions may occur to the patient only who ingests the drug or takes them intravenously. A person handling them cannot have such a reaction unless the drug is spilt on hand or body in the liquid form. Nothing to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Thanks and regards, Dr. Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist