Oncologist Questions Chemotherapy

Living condition

So during chemo, a patient can’t continue chemo cause levels are too low and there is mold in the home, would this affect the patient's levels?

Female | 64 years old

1 Answer

Hmmm...one of the main side effects of chemotherapy is myelosuppression (low blood counts). Mold in the house is unlikely to cause worsening of the blood counts, but the risk of low blood counts is infection. This should be discussed with the doctor.