I’m three years into this CLL roller coaster, and have not had a potential partner for several years. I recently have been seeing a new man and we’ve got some chemistry there. The literature and directions I’ve gotten from my pharmacist and Dr are pretty clear on not sharing a bathroom, towels, bedding (or even mixing these in the wash together) and the double flush, lid down. So now I may be ready for some “adult activity”I want to find out how others protect their partners during sex, as well… read more
MelindaBachman,
I also found that the oncology nurses are a wealth of information too! Kelly
MelindaBachman,
First off, that's wonderful you've found that special someone!!! Secondly, I'd call and ask the oncologist or his nurse what they recommend. Good luck and I hope all turns out well for you!!! Kelly
Kelly, I have written about this to my oncologist but she hasn’t responded yet. I also made a phone appointment with the specialist pharmacist for Monday morning. Sometimes the pharmacists know more about the medication effects than do the Drs. I figure getting two specialists to answer and see how they overlap and where they may be different.
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I also take Brukinsa. I was not told of the precautions that you were. Flush with the lid down, wash hands after handling, be careful with bodily fluids and use condoms.