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What Will Happen When A Needle Poked From A Cancer Patient?

Hi! My dad has cancer and is going through quemo for the 2nd time. I was giving him an at home shot since he just got back from the hospital and he needs to get the meds for 10 day. I poked myself with the needle when I was capping it. What will hapen to me?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Infections like HIV, Hepatitis B and C can spread through needle contact injury, not cancer.
You need not worry for contracting cancer.
But yes, you should get your father's HIV, HBsAg, Anti HCV Antibody, and in case he turns out to be positive, you would require treatment.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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What Will Happen When A Needle Poked From A Cancer Patient?

Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Infections like HIV, Hepatitis B and C can spread through needle contact injury, not cancer. You need not worry for contracting cancer. But yes, you should get your father s HIV, HBsAg, Anti HCV Antibody, and in case he turns out to be positive, you would require treatment. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD