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2017-02-22 09:15:48
Hello Doctor I am 29 weeks pregnant . One of my relatives is undergoing treatment for cancer and had radiotherapy a month back... can she stay with me... will her radiation treatment affect my baby? .
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Nothing to worry as radiations are not emitted from body of patient.

Answered2017-02-22 14:47:08

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Hello The patient undergoing radiation can safely stay with you as there is no radiation from the patient to anyone. Also your baby is absolutely safe so be tension free.

Answered2017-02-22 13:30:58

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