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I got to see my aquaintence i know who has cancer today.i was wondering if i have a chronic cough, but wasn't coughing then,would i ctch cancer brthng?
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Not to worry: You can not catch cancer this way. However, your friend might catch a cold from you.
Answered 5/10/2017
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