I am going to baby sitting a one year old boy. He has cancer, and I have to take care of him everyday in the hospital. Therefore I would like to know if the cancer is a disease that someone could get infection?Thanks !!
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No. You cannot catch cancer. Cancer alters the normal growth cycle of a person's cells so they keep on dividing out of control. It is not infectious.if that is what you are asking.Cancer can POSSIBLY be caused by an infection as seen by increased correlation bt HPV and cancer in the female... but no, you cannot get cancer from the child you are babysitting or other cancer patients.He may be more susceptible to picking up other illnesses though and some of those you may be able to catch.
%26gt;%26gt;No, it is not infectious like that. That will probably be a really hard but rewarding experience for you. You will remember that the rest of your life.
Sort of a blatantly obvious answer... but no, cancer is not contagious. It requires a mutation of cells that cannot occur just by contact with someone who has cancer. I would reconsider babysitting this child since you don't seem to be very knowledgeable concerning his situation.
cancer is not contagious. At all. Don't worry about it
no cause it is not caused by bacteria or virus
Nope. You'll be fine. It's not the flu where you can catch it.
No, cancer is not contagious. You will be fine.But his immune system is likely weakened with the cancer and the treatments, so you should be careful not to spread any contagious diseases to him.Babysitting a kid with a terminal disease sounds like a lot more than anyone can handle. The parents should get a visiting nurse or hospice care instead of putting such pressure on you (especially since you don't understand the basics about cancer).
Simply put, no cancer is not an infectious disease. You have zero chance of "catching" cancer from him.
You cannot get cancer from someone who has it. It is not contagious. If the baby is getting chemotherapy, the chemo will make his immune system weak, and he could catch any "bugs" his caregivers or visitors might have, and become very ill from that. So it is important to wash your hands carefully, wear a mask if you have a cough or sniffles, and do not have fresh flowers or fresh fruit or vegetables in the baby's room. (These may have bacteria on them that would be harmful to him.) So do not worry about getting sick from the baby with cancer.
NO
As far as doctors know, cancer is not a contagious disease,and in a way,it's a blessing,can anyone imagine how many more millions of people would be dying if it would be transmitted like other diseases
NO and thanks for caring enough to take care of him... good on you
NO!! Some cancer can be caused by infection, HPV can cause cervical cancer. Don't be scared. I have been around many people with cancer and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. Good luck and be there for the little boy, he needs all the help and love he can get.
I cared for my father who had cancer. Believe me, it is not contagious.
no
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