Will cancer spread from one person to another?
Patient: Hai Dr, I have a doubt whether cancer spreads through air to another person? As my mother-in-law is having heart cancer and now it has spread to other parts of body like neck and eyes.now i am taking care of her at home and i am a pergnant lady now.so i want to know whether cancer spreads to other person.kindly let me know. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.Cancer is a condition that happens due to the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells within the body. It does not get transmitted from one person to another in any way. Please do not worry if you are having a pregnancy. Staying with your mother in law, sharing the same kitchen and eating together will never spread the cancer.Your mother in law requires your supportive care and please help her to stay in peace and without pain. Try and spend as much time with her and do not worry about cancer spreading from her to you. She has few days to live and will be happy to see her grandchild when your baby is born. After birth also there is no risk to your baby and your mother in law can touch the child without any fear of the child getting affected. Please do not worry.