Is Cancer Contagious Through Saliva- 108 Questions Answered

Can saliva of a cancer patient be contagious if it anyhow enters the body of a healthy person.Patient was operated for myxoid sarcoma on his leg and a year later had a spine surgery.Don't know proper details of his health amd treatment.Is there any chance of getting the disease through cancer patient's saliva that entered a healthy person's body

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Dr. Vijay Kumar Kontham Oncologist | Warangal

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Don’t worry.. it won’t contaminate with saliva or any body fluids.. ... Read More

My mother accidentally injected the patient's needle into the finger of her hand and he is sick with liver cancer, and she is afraid that the disease will be transmitted to her. Is it possible to confirm?

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Dr. Wategaonkar Ravikumar Narayan Oncologist | Pune

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My uncle, couple of months back went under surgery for oral cancer. Post that he has undergone radiation therapy for over a month's time. His radiation is done. Now although he is weak, he has been doing well. Recently he started getting blood in saliva/mucus, once or twice a day. Both the doctors, radiation and oncologist said it's common thing no

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Dr. Jitin Yadav Oncologist | Ajmer

What was the stage of cancer? Maintain proper nutrition and hygiene. ... Read More

Today I shared a cigarette with a gay and now I am afraid that his saliva might have swallowed by me can anyone tell me this Gayness is contagious when the saliva is swallowed?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 139 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

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No , never... Relax and enjoy ur life.. Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ... Read More

What is this on face and I want to know whether it is contagious or not? Image is attached to diagnose.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 242 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

It's not contagious..it's allergic reaction.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

Hi sir, My grandmother suffering from tongue cancer. during this time she is having a problem and she is spiting a large amount of saliva.So she is having a heck of a blot problems at night. Can you please suggest something.

Asked for Female, 87 Years 235 Views v

Dr. Prof. Mahendra Raj Oral Medicine and Radiology | Chennai

What stage is her cancer. Is she undergoing any treatment for the cancer all details can be discussed. An Oral Medicine expert is the best person to clarify all your doubts. Since he deals with mouth ... Read More

Is cancer contagious from husband to a pregnant wife? This is a concern about family members getting cancer from each other.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 1899 Views v

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

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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 bo ... Read More

I have mycoplasma pneumonia. I was prescribed Azithromycin today. I need to take 2 pills today, and then 1 per day for 4 more days. I would like to know how long the pneumonia will be contagious for. Specifically, how long it will be contagious through kissing (so through saliva).

Asked for Male, 18 Years 612 Views v

Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

For atleast 2 weeks ... Read More

My mom has nausea and she prepared my dinner. I'm worried that I will get sick but I'm not sure if she is contagious. She hasn't thrown up or anything like that yet.

Asked for Female, 16 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Faiyaz Ali Internal Medicine | Bangalore

No problem ... Read More

So i had chicken pox started on last Friday evening(5th April). From 6th April onwards i was on valacyclovir 3g a day for 7 days till 12th April. Today is 16th, I just have drying out scabs on my body. Am O still contagious or do I need to stay on isolation till all the scabs have fallen up? Please guide me, I don't want to spread this to others.

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 567 Views v

Dr. Junaid Rehmani General Physician | Patna

connect ... Read More

My mother in law was diagnosed with fattyliver .isit contagious to others ? I have a 7 months old child .if it's contagious can I take my kids there?? Plz explain

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Dr. Sarathchandra Gorantla Gastroenterologist | Hyderabad

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Fatty liver disease is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person. You can safely take your 7-month-old child to visit your mother-in-law without any risk of disease transmission. ... Read More

Today I was diagnosed with parotitis. It is an early stage with only one side mild swelling of jaw. Am I contagious? Doctor said it's viral and since it's only one side not mumps.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 334 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Today I was diagnosed with parotitis. It is an early stage with only one side mild swelling of jaw. Am I contagious?

Asked for Female, 37 Years 87 Views v

Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta General Physician | Delhi

If it is due to infections like mumps then it is contagious. ... Read More

My 10 year GSD produce more saliva from 15 days , weight - 25 kg please help other things are normal

Asked for Male, 23 Years 41 Views v

Dr. M. Madeena Begum Veterinary Surgeon | Chennai

He needs to be checked properly to identify the cause and treatment. ... Read More

Can pneumonia be contagious?? Please reply DOCTORS 🙏🏼. My younger sibling is having pneumonia do I have it?? Can I get it

Asked for Female, 20 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Saurabh Tiwari General Physician | Lucknow

Yes it is contagious ... Read More

A person with polio deformity can still spread polio to other person or is it fine to live normally like hugging and kissing cause my gf is affected with polio and have deformity in hand I heard that polio is contagious can anyone explain

Asked for Male, 25 Years 113 Views v

Dr. Rahul Adsul Pediatrician | Pune

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No. Polio virus has already done the damage long back. No she doesn't have virus but just long lasting disability. She won't spread to you. And deformity in hand sounds unlikely of polio. ... Read More

I am 25 years old can we give handshake to person affected with polio in which their hands are affected by polio I heard polio is contagious can anyone explain

Asked for Male, 25 Years 94 Views v

Dr. Jinia Saha Pediatrician | Kolkata

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The person who had polio remains contagious only upto 2weeks after symptoms appear. With polio vaccines, India has been polio free for 12years! So don't worry about it. ... Read More

Today I went veg market there one person gave me vegetables I touched his hand and I found that his hand is affected with polio and that hand is too short I have heard that polio is contagious I have ate breakfast with out washing hands will I get polio

Asked for Male, 25 Years 72 Views v

Dr. R P Singh General Physician | Varanasi

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No.. don't worry ... Read More

Have 4-5 pimples around penis and pubic area, are these mulloscom contagious? Attached are photos, appreciate your response

Asked for Female, 30 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Sir is colon cancer and ibd is contagious like can this disease transfer from one person to another by containment food and water

Asked for Male, 28 Years 201 Views v

Dr. Neelabh Agrawal General Surgeon | Lucknow

No it's not contagious. ... Read More

Sir is colon cancer and ibd like chrons and ulcerative colitis is contagious like can we catch it from another person through contaminated food and water please tell

Asked for Male, 28 Years 171 Views v

Dr. Krishna Kumar.P Radiation Oncologist | Chennai

Colon cancer is not contagious ... Read More

Sir is colon cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases like chrons and ulcerative colitis is contagious like can you catch it from another person through contaminated food and water

Asked for Male, 28 Years 218 Views v

Dr. Sumit K Kansal General Surgeon | Ghaziabad

NO ... Read More

Is it true that saliva that secrets in the morning is good for eyesight . .,.,.,.,..,.,.,..,.,.,. . ,

Asked for Male, 15 Years 410 Views v

Dr. Saba Kausar Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Bangalore

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No ... Read More

Does saliva spread fertility issue . Pls help... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . ... ... ... ... ... ..

Asked for Male, 21 Years 217 Views v

Dr. Jayaprakasha G Urologist | Bellary

No ... Read More

Hi Is sweat from diabetic person contagious ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Asked for Male, 37 Years 102 Views v

Dr. Vineesh S General Physician | Bangalore

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No ... Read More

During cold my saliva is sweet which makes me to eat something spicy or salty and is it common to have sweet saliva during cold

Asked for Male, 40 Years 179 Views v

Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis Pediatrician | Pune

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This is a pediatric forum. Please ask your question to an adult physician ... Read More

My 3 months old baby spitting up saliva and dribble too much...what is the reason for that and any treatment for the same ?

Asked for Female, 0 Years 340 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Shaharao Pediatrician | Pune

Nasal block likely ... Read More

Mucormycosis is contagious If some in home diagnosis with mucormycosis they can spread to other if other people are post Covid patients Kindly help me with this

Asked for Male, 28 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Manvi Mehta ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bahadurgarh

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Greetings No mucor is not contagious only if you are immunosuppresed or on any steroids for prolonged periods with uncontrolled sugars you are prone to infections ... Read More

Please suggest home remedies to get rid of Molluscum Contagious , remedy or treatment that can be done. Please let me know how long this virus will be active in one's body..

Asked for Female, 30 Years 209 Views v

Dr. Manas Chopra Dermatologist | Delhi

Please consult online for a prescription and treatment ... Read More

Since November 2nd week I started getting 2 or 3 boils when consulted my dermatologist said it's Molluscum contagious .. got it removed through minor procedure.. Again it started spreading and in February got many boils and had to get them operated. Now again few are started coming.. Please let me know if there is any permanent solution for this.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Ashutosh Pal Dermatologist | Indore

Consult first. If its molluscum then it a contagious infection. It spreads by your handling of it. Please do not touch it and keep treating it as soon as it appears. It can be treated by a lot of othe ... Read More

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My mother accidentally injected the patient's needle into the finger of her hand and he is sick with liver cancer, and she is afraid that the disease will be transmitted to her. Is it possible to confirm?

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Today I shared a cigarette with a gay and now I am afraid that his saliva might have swallowed by me can anyone tell me this Gayness is contagious when the saliva is swallowed?

What is this on face and I want to know whether it is contagious or not? Image is attached to diagnose.

Hi sir, My grandmother suffering from tongue cancer. during this time she is having a problem and she is spiting a large amount of saliva.So she is having a heck of a blot problems at night. Can you please suggest something.

Is cancer contagious from husband to a pregnant wife? This is a concern about family members getting cancer from each other.

I have mycoplasma pneumonia. I was prescribed Azithromycin today. I need to take 2 pills today, and then 1 per day for 4 more days. I would like to know how long the pneumonia will be contagious for. Specifically, how long it will be contagious through kissing (so through saliva).

My mom has nausea and she prepared my dinner. I'm worried that I will get sick but I'm not sure if she is contagious. She hasn't thrown up or anything like that yet.

My mother in law was diagnosed with fattyliver .isit contagious to others ? I have a 7 months old child .if it's contagious can I take my kids there?? Plz explain

Today I was diagnosed with parotitis. It is an early stage with only one side mild swelling of jaw. Am I contagious? Doctor said it's viral and since it's only one side not mumps.

Today I was diagnosed with parotitis. It is an early stage with only one side mild swelling of jaw. Am I contagious?

My 10 year GSD produce more saliva from 15 days , weight - 25 kg please help other things are normal

Can pneumonia be contagious?? Please reply DOCTORS 🙏🏼. My younger sibling is having pneumonia do I have it?? Can I get it

A person with polio deformity can still spread polio to other person or is it fine to live normally like hugging and kissing cause my gf is affected with polio and have deformity in hand I heard that polio is contagious can anyone explain

I am 25 years old can we give handshake to person affected with polio in which their hands are affected by polio I heard polio is contagious can anyone explain

Today I went veg market there one person gave me vegetables I touched his hand and I found that his hand is affected with polio and that hand is too short I have heard that polio is contagious I have ate breakfast with out washing hands will I get polio

Have 4-5 pimples around penis and pubic area, are these mulloscom contagious? Attached are photos, appreciate your response

Sir is colon cancer and ibd is contagious like can this disease transfer from one person to another by containment food and water

Sir is colon cancer and ibd like chrons and ulcerative colitis is contagious like can we catch it from another person through contaminated food and water please tell

Sir is colon cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases like chrons and ulcerative colitis is contagious like can you catch it from another person through contaminated food and water

Is it true that saliva that secrets in the morning is good for eyesight . .,.,.,.,..,.,.,..,.,.,. . ,

Does saliva spread fertility issue . Pls help... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . ... ... ... ... ... ..

Hi Is sweat from diabetic person contagious ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

During cold my saliva is sweet which makes me to eat something spicy or salty and is it common to have sweet saliva during cold

My 3 months old baby spitting up saliva and dribble too much...what is the reason for that and any treatment for the same ?

Mucormycosis is contagious If some in home diagnosis with mucormycosis they can spread to other if other people are post Covid patients Kindly help me with this

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