I know  a client that is going through this and was wondering if they shouldn't have sex while going through Therapy.I don't think he suppost to but I would appreciate  a responce from those that may know more. Also It was said to me that it's not  radiation but chemotherapy.
To me it sounds like the same thing.A link was provided for me but I think its just a link not the actuall experience.of doctors note yata yata
I need to ask this due to not wanting him to have harm come to him.

Thank you

As far as performing a massage, that is definitely a contraindication.

The side effects depend on the type of chemo he is taking. Fatigue is on the list, as well as changes in blood pressure. He needs to talk to his doctor or the physician administering the chemo before doing any type of hobby activity.

posting this on the Erotic Highway LG may be able to point you in the right direction. Another thought is to post it on the General Board. There is a frequent poster there, (DrJoe) who is a huge help when asked.

not be the first thing on my mind.  However, the oncologists try to keep the patients doing whatever they normally do to help with the therapy.  It's true, that the immune system could be compromised and so precautions should be taken to be sure everything done is covered (and no DATY).  If he feels healthy enough and has the strength to have sex, I'm sure his doctors have not ruled it out for him, and in fact there are married couples with one partner on chemo that are encouraged to live as normally as possible.
All chemo is NOT the same, so depending on what he's being treated for, and the chemo drugs he is on will dictate what he can do.
That being said, one should also remember that all chemo is NOT aimed at a cure. Palliative chemo is given to help with pain, and other complications, knowing it will not be a cure, but only to make what time is left more bearable!
Again, knowing only what has been told here, it's hard to give any concrete answers, but just some general guidelines.  He needs to talk to the oncologist concerning the rest!

he had advice from his physician NOT to allow any exchange of body fluids... particularly from him to me. So no kissing, CIM, etc... the chemo is toxic, naturally... and I notice his breath was a bit "off" because of it, as well.

He did have plenty of strength to play, though!

Thanks Sabrina, and thanks to all of you who have contributed to this posting.  I just want to clear up a few questions and explain what I am going through.  First of all, I haven't started the chemo yet, but probably be experiencing that within the next few weeks. I had a cancerous tumor that was located in the upper ascending part of my colon, and this was removed in surgery that I had on July 20th.  The surgeon also removed the appendix, and a few lymph nodes as well.  He said the surgery went very well, and the rest of my organs, including liver and kidneys look fine.  Some of the lymph nodes did test positive.

I will be having a Medi-port implanted in my chest sometime next week, and will probably begin the therapy sometime soon after that.  It will be done on an outpatient basis, every two weeks, over a period of six months.  From what I have been told, I should be able to resume all normal activities even when this begins.  I am interested in hearing any experience with this.

if he has any interest. During chemo testosterone levels drop and nerves involved with erection are affected.

Cancer is not contagious. The chemo drugs...depending on which ones...can be transmitted thru bodily fluids. So no kissing, oral and condoms. But all he has to do is ask his Doc.

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Three years ago. I am well now thank you

There are lots of different kinds of chemo that vary in strenth and severity and in basically how bad they make you feel. The one I did was one of the worst so keep that in mind with the info I share.

You will want to avoid bodily fluid exchange. Someone who is undergoing any degree of chemo will have it in all body fluids and it will be corrosive and toxic to other people just like it is to the person receiving it. No big deal if it is on your skin - just wash it off thoroughly. But you would not want it inside you. Use a condom like I assume you probably are anyways and avoid any undo slobering and it should be fine.

To the person who said sex would probably be the last thing on his mind, you would be surprised. Facing cancer and possible death can be a very lonely and isolating experience - especially when coupled with chemotherapy which isolates you somewhat as well. If you knew there was a decent chance you might die soon, sex might be on your mind quite a bit when you think about things you want to experience before you go. Most sites I have read about dealing with cancer and chemo encourage sex and intimacy with appropriate precautions.

I never saw a provider during my treatment. But that was as much from me being conscious of how unattractive I would appear to any female I stripped naked for in my mostly hairless and smooth state. It was hard to see myself through other people's eyes.

As to the comment about the client being vulnerable to germs, that is not always true. It depends on blood cell counts that are taken regularly which most patients with a healthy self interest make it their business to understand and be aware of. I never reached a level where my cell counts were low enough that I was at high risk.

Hope this helps.