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I came in contact with the sputum of a cancer patient. am i going to get infected?
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No: Cancer is not spread like an infectious disease. While there are certain viruses that are associated with cancer development, you will not get cancer by coming in contact with the sputum of a cancer patient.
Answered 1/5/2013
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