It is very natural to show your care by a hug or handshake.
However, if cancer patients are immunosuppressed, any physical contact with them is not ideal. It's best to just ask the patient if it's ok you give them a hug or hand shake: "Can I give you a hug?" Remember that they are not trying to be unfriendly, they're just trying to stay germ-free and survive.
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy often have PICC lines in their arms or Ports in their breastbone area. When giving a patient a hug, be aware of this.
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