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Are Cancer Cells Contagious?
A relative of mine is dying of bone and lung cancer and of course is coughing up blood, vomiting a lot. When he dies, I will be called by his wife, my sister, to go there to console her and help with final things.She will give he his room to sleep in. I am concerned that the room, carpet, walls, and air condtioner are full of maliignant cells which I do not want to breathe in. Is my concern justifiable?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
No need to worry at all about cancer.
Cancer is not contagious disease. No risk of spread of cancer by that mean. So its not a cause of concern. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
No need to worry at all about cancer.
Cancer is not contagious disease. No risk of spread of cancer by that mean. So its not a cause of concern. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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