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Sex during treatment

Somorand
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My husband is having RCHOP chemotherapy for lymphoma His first cycle started 3 days ago. He feels well & wants sex. 
I have read various pieces of advice about this but some is conflicting. I don’t want to have penetrative or oral sex & compromise his or my safety. Can I please get some straight medical advice please 

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    Hello Somorand,sorry to hear about your husband’s diagnoses but great that he is feeling well.The only advice we had during Chemo was that condoms should be used . There are a lot of leaflets at the Chemo unit about sex and treatment too . I wasn’t in the mood for it ! 
    It’s great though that you have a close relationship and important for his well being too . 
    Keep in touch xxx

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    Hello Somorand,sorry to hear about your husband’s diagnoses but great that he is feeling well.The only advice we had during Chemo was that condoms should be used . There are a lot of leaflets at the Chemo unit about sex and treatment too . I wasn’t in the mood for it ! 
    It’s great though that you have a close relationship and important for his well being too . 
    Keep in touch xxx

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