diff --git a/code/datums/diseases/xeno_transformation.dm b/code/datums/diseases/xeno_transformation.dm
index 2c0dd5e3ead2..ace8c4cd846f 100644
--- a/code/datums/diseases/xeno_transformation.dm
+++ b/code/datums/diseases/xeno_transformation.dm
@@ -59,8 +59,8 @@
 				else
 					affected_mob.mind.transfer_to(xeno, TRUE)
 
-				src.cure()
 				qdel(affected_mob)
+				cure()
 
 				if(istype(area, /area/almayer/medical/containment))
 					GLOB.ddi_experiment.trigger(xeno)