I have a very silly, possibly stupid question.

lyse2143 · July 2009

I have to take my BIL to his chemo treatments next week. Now, I am thinking that the answer is no, but is there any risk to my phantom baby if I'm in the room with him?

Hope&Love&Happiness · July 2009

If he is just getting IV treatments I am sure you will be fine. Couldnt hurt to call the doc though. Interesting question.

lyse2143 · July 2009

I'm 99.9% sure his treatments are all through IV

sazzette · July 2009

Hope&Love&Happiness:
If he is just getting IV treatments I am sure you will be fine. Couldnt hurt to call the doc though. Interesting question.

LOL how funny. This is what I just told you on AIM! lol

Asking a doctor is always good and helps with your peace of mind.

christykell · July 2009

If it's IV I am 99.9% sure it's fine.

It's probably worse for your phantom baby if you are standing in front of the microwave. lol

Mrs.Lucan · July 2009

Sorry, I don't know about the risk (I would call the doc or WebMD it), but I wanted to say GL for your brother's chemo! I hope he comes out of this okay.

always2busy · July 2009

That's not stupid, but I don't know. I would definitely ask!

Hope&Love&Happiness · July 2009

lyse2143:
I'm 99.9% sure his treatments are all through IV

I wouldn't even call the doc then, the IV will be all set up by the time you are in the room with him. No xrays, radation or chemicals that will be around you. I only know this because of being around a bestie going through treatments. When you get to the room you will be able to see if you feel safe.

lyse2143 · July 2009

Mrs.Lucan:
Sorry, I don't know about the risk (I would call the doc or WebMD it), but I wanted to say GL for your brother's chemo! I hope he comes out of this okay.

Thanks lady, we're hoping for the best too.

I could call my MIL who is there with him now and could ask those nurses, but then I have to get into the whole OMG are you! and the questions next week.

sarahandeddiejune212008 · July 2009

I'm pretty sure that the IV can't hurt phantom baby, but as pp said - ask your doc. Its a good question and it doesn't hurt to be careful.

imaPrincess · July 2009

I'm sure you'll be fine love. I would ask the doctor though just to be 110% sure.

heathercara · July 2009

Chemo rooms are perfectly safe! It is done through an IV directly to him. Radiation...now that is a whole nothing matter...but they wouldn't let you in anyway. Go and support him and fear not my Love!

lyse2143 · July 2009

Thanks ladies!!! I appreciate it. I agreed to take him and that was an afterthought. I would still take him anyway, just maybe stay out of the room. I can always double check when I get there if I happen to get KU.

fatima5968 · July 2009

Good question- best wishes to your BIL.

jennifer_h_rn · July 2009

You should be fine, but be careful anyway to not touch any of the IV meds. There are certain IV chemo drugs that pregnant and fertile nurses have to double-glove to set up and administer, because they can be so toxic. Then the bag and tubing are disposed of in a special sealed container.

I haven't given chemo in ages (and even then it was only occasionally, when I would be floated down to the oncology unit), so I couldn't even tell you any names.

mandy4678 · July 2009

Not a stupid question at all. I work with kids who have cancer. Here is something to consider: it may be perfectly okay to be with him. However, if he is in a clinic area where other patients will be, you may want to check in with the clinic nurse to make sure none of their meds/treatments/symptoms/etc are jeopardizing. I know there are times when I visit the hospital and some patient rooms have a sign that say "Do not enter if you are pregnant or breastfeeding" and other rooms are perfectly fine to enter. So, it depends on where he receives his chemo.

LouRN09 · July 2009

A little late, but oh well. :-) I am an RN on an Oncology floor and have to administer chemo alot. As pp mentioned, the IV set should be all set and ready, so you shouldnt have a worry. If something crazy happens and his IV is bad (or maybe he has a port?) and the chemo doesnt go in correctly....then dont touch it!! haha That's common sense though. Chemo is harmful for everyone - even if you dont have cancer. Best wishes to your BIL!

acaudill75 · July 2009

Good luck to BIL, and I hope your phantom baby turns into a real one!!!

lyse2143 · July 2009

acaudill75:
Good luck to BIL, and I hope your phantom baby turns into a real one!!!

Thanks lovie ME TOO!!

aidansmama~ · July 2009

GL to your brother and what a good sister you are! I am pretty sure it's only radiation that you have to worry about, like sometimes guys who have prostate cancer get radiation seeds implanted and I know they are supposed to stay away from pg women.

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