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Can Chemotherapy Be Done While Suffering From Genital Herpes?
I just found out that I have genital herpes. My GYN doctor said the test (blood and sample from swab) came back just today. I am scheduled to have chemotherapy in five days which will, of course, compromise my immune system. Can I go ahead with that treatment despite the fact that I have genital herpes which is active right now? Thank you.
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Sun, 26 Nov 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Ideally, chemotherapy should be avoided while you are active with conditions like herpes, as it would compromise your immunity.
Kindly consult your doctor for treatment of herpes and then scheduling the chemotherapy accordingly.
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Ideally, chemotherapy should be avoided while you are active with conditions like herpes, as it would compromise your immunity.
Kindly consult your doctor for treatment of herpes and then scheduling the chemotherapy accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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