Cancer patient reveals the alarming reason you should never use the same toilet as someone undergoing chemo

Chemotherapy saves lives — but it can also quietly put others at risk. One cancer patient’s viral warning is opening eyes everywhere.

Misty Myers, 28, has been bravely sharing her fight against stage 3 breast cancer on TikTok. In a heartfelt video, she revealed a shocking truth: “If someone in your home is going through chemo, they should use a separate toilet if possible.”

She explained that chemo drugs can leave harmful traces in urine and feces for up to 48 hours. If a healthy person touches these residues — or even inhales them after flushing — they could suffer dizziness, nausea, skin rashes, or other side effects. “Always flush with the lid down, three times, and clean right after,” she urged.

For families without an extra bathroom, Misty recommends strong hygiene habits and disinfecting after every use. Her message has sparked gratitude online, reminding people that small precautions can protect loved ones.

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If the person is receiving chemotherapy treatments, they should be very cautious for the friends and family that are around them by making sure you are following proper protocol. When using the bathroom are urine and feces still have a trace of chemotherapy so it is highly recommended that we flush the toilet multiple times with the lid down and clean the toilet to attempt to prevent exposure to the medication. People who are exposed to chemotherapy and up having tons of side effects #creatorsearchinsights #chemotok #chemo #breastcancer #mycancerjourney #chemodiaries #chemotherapysideeffectssuck #symptomsofcancer #exposedtochemicals

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“Be safe for everyone around you,” she said. A simple act of care could make all the difference.