Recurring C. diff After Chemo: Anyone Else?

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JP

Community Member

10 months ago

Have any folks had chemo treatments followed several days later by c.diff? I have had 3 rounds of antibiotics and it reappears after being cleared.

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C. diff infections can unfortunately be more common during cancer treatment, as chemotherapy can affect the balance of bacteria in the digestive system. Many patients in this community have shared similar experiences with recurring infections, so you're definitely not alone in dealing with this challenging situation. It's worth discussing with your oncology team about additional preventive measures or alternative treatment approaches that might help break this cycle.

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RB

Community Member

6 months ago

Yes. I did, just miserable.

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

C. diff infections can unfortunately be more common during cancer treatment, as chemotherapy can affect the balance of bacteria in the digestive system. Many patients in this community have shared similar experiences with recurring infections, so you're definitely not alone in dealing with this challenging situation. It's worth discussing with your oncology team about additional preventive measures or alternative treatment approaches that might help break this cycle.

Recurring C. diff After Chemo: Anyone Else?

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