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If my grandma has colon cancer, is it okay for her to share food with my baby?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Why not: Why not , colon cancer is not contagious, it is ok to share food with your baby.

Dr Rhoads and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 6/23/2020

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Abolutely: Colon cancer is not transmissible from person to person. Sharing of food the caring associated with it may be good for both grandma and the baby.

Dr Korona and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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