Aparna Rao Aparna Rao Asked 5 months ago

Is squamous cell cancer contagious?

As a general practitioner, I often get asked questions by patients about various health conditions. A patient recently asked me if squamous cell cancer is contagious. I want to confirm the general understanding on this.

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Ram Gopal Ram Gopal Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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Nahi bhai, cancer aisi bimari nahi hai jo ek se dusre ko lage. Aap bejhiyak apne parivar ke sath rahiye aur unka khyal rakhiye. Bhagwan sab thik karenge.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Absolutely not! You can hug, share food, and sit next to them as much as you want. The only thing you can catch from them is love, so don't worry about it!

Meera Bai Meera Bai Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

No, cancer is not infectious. It is a change within the body's own cells. Focus on keeping your immunity strong and mind peaceful through gentle breathing exercises.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Sanjay Chawla Sanjay Chawla Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

No, it is definitely not contagious. You can't catch skin cancer like you catch a common cold, thank goodness. Otherwise, half of us sitting in the sun would be in big trouble.

Anjali Shah Anjali Shah Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

No, it is not contagious. However, if you notice any unusual growths or skin patches, it is always best to consult a dermatologist for a proper checkup.

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Aryan Joshi Aryan Joshi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

No way, cancer doesn't spread from person to person. It is mostly caused by UV damage from the sun. So make sure you wear sunscreen, but you can hang out with anyone who has it without any worry.

Devendra Singh Devendra Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My father had squamous cell carcinoma removed from his hand last year. The doctors clearly told us it is not contagious at all. Just make sure the patient keeps the wound clean after surgery to prevent bacterial infection.

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