would it hurt him if i visited my friend with cancer while i have a cold?

Kristina · #1 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 04:11 PM

im getting over a cold and i was supposed to visit him tommoreo, would it be bad?
yea, he is on chemo

Tarkarri · #2 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 04:19 PM

Either delay your visit, or wear a face mask.

Patient on chemo will catch anything and have trouble fighting it off. It coulld even lead to delays in his treatment.

When you do go, ensure you take basic steps like making sure you have washed hands ets sto reduce risk of you passing anything on.

In the meantime, a phone call, and send a good book or magazine!

formerly_bob · #3 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 04:22 PM

If he is on chemotherapy, his immune system will be pretty weak. Otherwise, it might be OK. Call him to find out if he is on chemo and can see visitors.

theoriginalquestmaker · #4 (**permalink**) 03-02-2008, 04:22 PM

You may or may not still be contagious. If he is getting chemo why not wait until you are healthy to visit him just to be safe. One more week won't hurt.

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