Hey Doctor, My Friend Was Recently Diagnosed With Hodgkins Lymphoma

Posted on Mon, 29 Oct 2018

Question: Hey doctor,

My friend was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma a month ago and has gone through 2 abvd treatments so far the last one being last Tuesday so a week ago I believe. My question is he asked me if I wanted to go see a movie but I’m wondering is there any dangers being around someone undertaking chemotherapy I’ve heard that the drug is excreted through sweat, urine etc can that effect me if I came into contact or shared a drink what sort of dangers an precautions do I need to be aware or for myself and his safety?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Concerns

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

You should not be concerned about this situation.There is no any danger for you from the described situation.

Best regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (7 minutes later)

If I were sick with a cold for example would it best to stay away from someone undergoing chemo is there any risk of at all of being exposed to someone going through it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (4 minutes later)

It’s safer for the person under chemotherapy to not have contacts with persons infected with viral infection

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad