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2017-05-09 11:49:01
Is cancer contagious from husband to a pregnant wife? This is a concern about family members getting cancer from each other.
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Cancer is not like conjunctivitis. It doesn't spread that way. You cannot give him cancer and nor can he give you cancer. Cancer starts within one's body and cannot be transmitted. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

Answered2017-05-10 01:52:02

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