Cancer and cold

[Fedupofitnow123]

Sorry wrong topic, the phone wont let me change it.

Ds (8) and I live with my parents atm due to escaping domestic violence.

Please can someone help, dad is undergoing chemo, but I'm awake now and can hear ds has a cold, what am I supposed to do, I am so worried about dad catching it! Would it be best to go and stay elsewhere? Dad usually helps with school run too, should we get a cab?

It’s usually the second week after chemo when blood counts drop, however if he is on one that he receives every two weeks in my experience they won’t drop too low. Just be cautious with hygiene etc. You can’t protect him from everything and sounds like he’s up and about and out doing things usually - he’ll be coming into contact with germs outside all the time so if he’s been ok so far through the treatment that’s a good sign

Make sure anti anti back you use is effective against the cold virus. It still isn't a substitute for hand washing, though. Likewise if you wash down door handles etc.

Open the window as much as possible in the room.

Sorry that was supposed to read "dad is now taking his temperature!" He is at 36.5, rang Macmillan they have said everything you have, if dads temp goes to 38 then we have to go to hospital.

I'm the one panicking here, dad is cracking jokes and pretending to sneeze and laughing! He is so much more relaxed then me!

Also thanks for the anti bac advice, I'm going into town in a bit with dad, ds is staying with my mum, so will do a bit of a shop for cleaning supplies, bedroom window now opened and heating put on (only a big window in there so dont want ds cold)

Bless your dad cracking jokes Nothing to add here, but hope you can relax OP. Sounds like you’ve got a lot going and have had a tough time... best wishes to you

We had this when DH was having chemo, and DS got a cold. I spoke to his cancer nurse and she said by the time the symptoms of the cold appear, he is no longer contagious. Obviously meant he had been round DS when he was, before symptoms appeared. She said there was nothing we could do but keep an eye on DH, regular temperatures ect and call them if were concerned. Nothing came of it. However I do appreciate its frightening for you.

@Fedupofitnow123 that's good to hear. It is a massive worry I know but try to just be sensible and end the time with family. I'm sure DS will be better soon ( and your father too)