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Health Tip: Cancer Treatment Makes Foodborne Illness a Bigger Concern
By LadyLively on March 23, 2015
People being treated for cancer are more vulnerable to foodborne illness and its serious complications.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration explains why:
- Radiation, chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can weaken your immune system. Cancer itself also may compromise your immune system.
- A weaker immune system means you are more susceptible to infection, including foodborne illness.
- Foodborne infection may extend your illness, potentially leading to complications and hospitalization.
To avoid contracting a foodborne illness, you need to be careful when handling, preparing and eating foods, the FDA says.
Source: HealthDay
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