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

Posted on Wed, 7 Mar 2018

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Question : What allergic reactions can I have when handling my dad's chemo meds and his laundry?

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee