My uncle, who smokes, recently got diagnosed with lung cancer, and his family is quite worried. We were discussing it and some relatives were concerned about contagion. Is lung cancer a contagious disease that can spread to others?
9 months ago
No, lung cancer is completely non-contagious. You can safely stay close to patients and help them during their treatment.
9 months ago
Nahi re baba, bilkul nahi. Yeh koi contagious disease nahi hai, ho na? Toh bina kisi darr ke unka khayal rakho.
5 months ago
In my long life, I have seen many families go through this. I can tell you with certainty that it is not contagious at all. Please care for your loved ones with an open heart.
9 months ago
It is not contagious. However, if a patient has a severe, continuous cough, they should definitely see a doctor to rule out any underlying infections that could spread.
7 months ago
No, it is a non-communicable condition caused by cell mutation. Practicing pranayama keeps your lungs healthy, but you don't need to worry about catching cancer from anyone.
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4 months ago
No, lung cancer is not a contagious disease. It cannot spread from one person to another.
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