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Is Treatment For C.difficile Infection Safe To Have While On Chemotherapy?

My friend is suffering from C. Diff. and also has history of Ulcerative Colitis for which she was treated with Humira. It was discontinued when breast cancer discovered last month. It is Triple-Negative and she is to start Chemo in a couple of weeks (having port in this week.) What is advice for starting chemo with C. Diff infection? thanks
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start chemotherapy and consult oncologist for further advice.oncologist is right speciality for advise on such cases. cdeficil and ulcerative colitis should be treated separatly as requered.
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Is Treatment For C.difficile Infection Safe To Have While On Chemotherapy?

start chemotherapy and consult oncologist for further advice.oncologist is right speciality for advise on such cases. cdeficil and ulcerative colitis should be treated separatly as requered.