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My motherinlaw is receiving radiation once a week for a melanoma. is it safe for her to be around my children and myself as i am pregnant?

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Yes: Receiving radiation therapy does not make a person radioactive. I hope that she has the opportunity to enjoy the company of the people who love her.

Dr Ferguson and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/14/2014

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Yes: She does not become radioactive from the treatment and is not a harm to you or your children. Be sure to use good hand hygiene to prevent her from catching a cold or the flu.

Answered 9/23/2014

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