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Is Any Type Of Cancer Contagious.one Of My Relatives Has

Posted on Sat, 10 Aug 2019

Question: Is any type of cancer contagious.one of my relatives has grade 3 cancer which has spreader alot. A few days back she kissed my 2 year old son on the cheek.chances are that a bit of saliva of hers must have gone inside has well becuz he was moving here and there when she kissed . My son at that time was suffering from fever and had also had number of oral thrush episode s in this year and I've read that signifies low immunity so does that mean his immune system won't protect from the foreign cancer cells from going inside? I have read online that cancer is not contagious for a heAlthy person but my son at that time wasdown with fever and a bit of cough when he was kissed?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cancer is not contagious

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Cancer is not contagious.

It is due to genetic factors pollution when abnormal cells start growing

Even if your relative kisses your son who had a fever with low immunity, the chance of cancer not possible. Please don't worry.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee