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Can A Lump Oozing Fluid Cause Cancer Upon Contact?

my father had a lump on his slin since 30 yrs...today it started draining out. i was dressing him... but after that i forgot to wash my hand.... i eat my food... i dont know what the lump was..is this cancerous?... if its so then as i didnt wash my hand...the cell gone inside me...i m really afraid.. plz tell me can i hv cancer?
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist 's  Response
Hi,
Do not worry. You will not get cancer from your father in this way.
Please be reassured.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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Can A Lump Oozing Fluid Cause Cancer Upon Contact?

Hi, Do not worry. You will not get cancer from your father in this way. Please be reassured. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger