Sharing spaces after chemo: What to know
As an oncologist, I am sometimes asked whether it’s safe to be around friends, family or children after receiving chemotherapy. My answer? It’s absolutely safe to be around loved ones after chemo.
Your bodily fluids may still contain small amounts of chemotherapy several days after you receive treatment. This may cause you to worry that your treatment can harm the people around you. However, taking simple precautions can keep your...
Invasive ductal carcinoma: 6 things to know about this common breast cancer
Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is breast cancer that starts in the breast ducts and spreads to surrounding tissue. It is the most common...