{"id":8747,"date":"2025-03-18T20:52:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T20:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=8747"},"modified":"2025-03-18T20:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T20:52:10","slug":"cancer-patient-says-not-to-use-same-bathroom-as-chemo-patient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=8747","title":{"rendered":"Cancer patient says not to use same bathroom as chemo patient"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"show-inline-featured-image wp-caption alignnone\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-main-thumbnail size-main-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/03\/18100104\/Toa-664x350.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/03\/18100104\/Toa-664x350.jpg 664w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/03\/18100104\/Toa-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/03\/18100104\/Toa-412x216.jpg 412w\" alt=\"Toilet. 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Credit \/ Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>A cancer patient has issued a stark warning about an often-overlooked risk of chemotherapy, urging people not to use the same bathroom as someone undergoing treatment.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"efrns69f5b70a05cfd\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.efrns69f5b70a05cfd {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.efrns69f5b70a05cfd {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.efrns69f5b70a05cfd {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.efrns69f5b70a05cfd {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.efrns69f5b70a05cfd {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Misty Myers, 42, who is currently battling stage 3 triple-negative breast cancer, shared her insight on TikTok, highlighting how chemotherapy can pose dangers to other household members.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-ef15d7adb1b1e068a27351a37200a258\" class=\"newsner-ef15d7adb1b1e068a27351a37200a258 newsner-bluebillywig_instream\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt is recommended that the person receiving treatment use a separate toilet from everyone else in the house,\u201d Misty, a mother of eight, explained in her video.<\/p>\n<p>If using a separate toilet isn\u2019t possible, she advised flushing three times with the lid down and thoroughly cleaning the toilet immediately after use.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-57cdcc02c51fe4bdd284d924c56d03d0\" class=\"newsner-57cdcc02c51fe4bdd284d924c56d03d0 newsner-incide_content_once\"><\/div>\n<p>She explained that flushing with the lid open can cause water droplets\u2014containing chemotherapy chemicals\u2014to become airborne, landing on surrounding surfaces and posing a risk to others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potential Side Effects of Exposure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Misty warned that even indirect contact with chemotherapy waste could lead to a range of health issues, including dizziness, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, and other adverse reactions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-166370\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/03\/18074930\/Screenshot-2025-03-18-at-07.49.19.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"1052\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: @lifewithmisty8 \/ TikTok.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More concerning, she noted that long-term exposure has been linked to an increased risk of developing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.newsner.com\/tag\/cancer\/\">cancer<\/a>\u00a0and fertility issues. \u201cThere\u2019s a higher risk of infertility for cancer patients after chemotherapy, but exposure to others in the household could also have long-term effects,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-1960078901\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-0c43f13620fd7ce20855354a5a521d18\" class=\"newsner-0c43f13620fd7ce20855354a5a521d18 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>Her advice? \u201cMake sure you\u2019re using proper precautions in your house and cleaning with Clorox or other disinfectants as needed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experts Weigh In<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oncolink.org\/frequently-asked-questions\/coping-with-cancer-nutrition-survivorship\/caregiver-exposure-to-chemotherapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">OncoLink<\/a>, a trusted cancer information site, the risks of limited exposure to chemotherapy waste are not fully understood, but \u201cit\u2019s best to avoid exposure whenever possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The site explains that prolonged exposure\u2014such as in healthcare settings\u2014has been linked to birth defects, miscarriages, and even an increased risk of cancer. However, those caring for cancer patients at home should also take precautions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Hidden Danger in Cancer Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beyond household exposure, chemotherapy itself carries significant risks. Last year, experts raised concerns over a potentially lethal side effect affecting one in 50 patients.<\/p>\n<p>The complication, which destroys healthy cells and can lead to organ failure, is often preventable\u2014but only if doctors test patients for a specific enzyme deficiency before starting treatment.<\/p>\n<p>According to BMJ Oncology, cancer diagnoses in the U.S. are expected to reach a record two million cases this year, with approximately half of those patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-1589376301\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-9c02aaf80e663cd7e30f37e92488be24\" class=\"newsner-9c02aaf80e663cd7e30f37e92488be24 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>Chemotherapy works by targeting fast-growing cells, including cancerous ones. However, it also attacks healthy cells, such as blood cells and hair follicles, leading to well-known side effects like hair loss and weakened immunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>While the treatment is often life-saving, Misty\u2019s message highlights an important conversation around safety\u2014not just for cancer patients, but for those around them.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toilet. Credit \/ Shutterstock A cancer patient has issued a stark warning about an often-overlooked risk of chemotherapy, urging people not to use the same bathroom as someone undergoing treatment. 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