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Is it safe masturbating for a cancer and hepatitis patient for 3 to 4 times a weak ..?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure : Go for it. Sounds like a good distraction from cancer. Glad you feel good enough to do that.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/17/2014

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Yes: It's fine. Enjoy life. Think about something nice. Perhaps you can even find somebody special and enjoy some good safe loving.

Answered 8/18/2014

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