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Is dried chemo spill dangerous to touch! what if you touch a cloth that had chemo spilled on it but never washed but the spill has dried? would it still be dangerous? and can such exposures cause cancer to a health person?

Q: is dried chemo spill dangerous to touch! what if you touch a cloth that had chemo spilled on it but never washed but the spill has dried? would it still be dangerous? and can such exposures cause cancer to a health person?

: If the spill has dried for days and even hours, it's best to dispose of the dried spill by handling it with gloves. Never touch any moist material and don't leave lying around. Long term exposure to any hazardous materials can be a health problem.

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If the spill has dried for days and even hours, it's best to dispose of the dried spill by handling it with gloves. Never touch any moist material and don't leave lying around. Long term exposure to any hazardous materials can be a health problem.

Answered 8/17/2023

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A member asked:

Is dried chemo spill dangerous to touch! what if you touch a cloth that had chemo spilled on it but never washed but the spill has dried? would it still be dangerous? and can such exposures cause cancer to a health person?

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

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