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Can a caregiver of a cancer patient have chemo side effects?
My husband has just started both IV chemo and oral chemo. He just had his 2nd IV on Friday. I am finding that I am having some of the side effects that they warned him about. Both times when I went into the infusion room, I felt nauseous. And my hands are burning and my mouth is constantly dry and a bit sore. My husband had absolutely no side effects the first time, but now, his hands are cramping and he's a bit nauseous, and anything cold makes his throat feel constricted and scratchy. Could I be having simple "sympathy" effects, or could I possibly be getting some of his chemo just by being close to him?
5 Answers
- NvrgvupLv 61 decade agoFavourite answer
Yes, when a patient and caregiver are confronted by the trauma of cancer, it completely takes over, and can manifest itself in many ways, depression etc. The partner can take on some of the side effects due to the close relationship.
I hope all goes well for you both, all the best.
Source(s): http://www.friendswithcancer.com.au/ - Anonymous1 decade ago
No a caregiver cannot have chemo side effects from cancer patients
- 1 decade ago
Logically.. not possible. Because chemo works inside your husband's body mechanism.
There's no way these drugs can enter yours except through IV or oral taking.
Source(s): www.cancerhelps.com - 1 decade ago
I'm sorry to hear that you think you are having side effects from your husbands treatments. Its impossible. Please talk with your husbands care takers and explain how you are feeling. They can put you at ease and help you understand what is happening in your own mind. Good luck to the both of you.
- aprilLv 71 decade ago
No chance. It's all in your head if it's happening. Ya know, like the man having morning sickness and gaining thirty lbs when his wife is pregnant. Chemo is not going to emanate from him, nor anyone else in the room. It ain't radiation.
Oh please Nvr, you need to hang out in the alt med forum.. That website is a giant load of manure. Heal thyself of cancer by taking a break and relaxing and not worrying about it. It'll go away..seriously??
Source(s): i HAD brain cancer
