A 31-year-old female asked:
my mother in law is undergoing chemotherapy every week for bone cancer final stage. she kisses n hugs my 2 year old son always. is it safe for my son?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
48 years experience Pathology
Yes: You son is at no risk. It is good for both the boy and grandmother.
Answered on Sep 13, 2016
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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered
43 years experience Pediatrics
Yes but risk for her: She is immunosuppressed so she is getting exposed to your son's germs so she may pick up infections from him.
Answered on Sep 27, 2017
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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered
35 years experience Pediatrics
Its ok: You don't 'catch' bone cancer by kissing and hugging, doesn't work that way, let grandma enjoy her grandson without your worrying, this is a good thing, relax !
Answered on Sep 13, 2016
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