The HSE is warning workers of the need to observe stringent safety procedures when handling highly dangerous cancer drugs. A free information sheet aimed at the health and veterinary workers who handle the ‘cytotoxic drugs’ – also known as antineoplastic, anticancer or chemotherapy drugs – says they should be aware of serious long term risks if they are not handled in a safe manner.

Safe handling of cytotoxic drugs, MISC615, HSE, 2003.