Many young people know someone who takes some form of drug or solvent and sadly a number of young people take illegal drugs regularly.

If you have been taking anything in the past or present it is important to discuss the situation in confidence with your doctor. The side effects of street drugs are well published, but from a cancer perspective it is important to understand how dangerous it is to take medications other than those especially prescribed for you.

Illegal drugs can and do destroy the main organs (heart, lungs, kidneys) needed to distribute chemotherapy drugs and remove cancer toxins.

At the moment you are taking a combination of very potent anti-cancer drugs. They have been prescribed specially for you. The aim in using various combinations is to kill cancer cells in greater numbers, hopefully giving you the best possible chance of a cure.

Remember!

By asking and understanding facts you can make an informed decision. Internally the body systems are working extra hard to battle with the cancer. This is why all other medications such as anti sickness drugs or pain killers are carefully prescribed to give you the best quality of life possible without adding extra burden to your body.

If you need further information talk to your doctor or nurse, they will treat your query with strictest of confidence.