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Could Marijuana Consumption Be The Cause For Oesophagus Cancer?
I have been diagnosed with barretts esophagus, with signs of displasia, am a 24 year old white male. wondering if i should be concerned with how much marijuana consume daily could be making my condition worsen or increase my risk of esophageal cancer. Average gram a day for 8 years roughly.
Thu, 28 May 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Marijuana contains cancer causing ingredients which can lead to development of cancers of various body organs.
Barretts esophagus has a very high chance of developing into esophageal carcinoma.
Consumption of marijuana will increase the rate of development of esophageal cancer many-fold.
Thus, stopping the consumption of marijuana is recommended else the incidence of esophageal carcinoma is high.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Marijuana contains cancer causing ingredients which can lead to development of cancers of various body organs.
Barretts esophagus has a very high chance of developing into esophageal carcinoma.
Consumption of marijuana will increase the rate of development of esophageal cancer many-fold.
Thus, stopping the consumption of marijuana is recommended else the incidence of esophageal carcinoma is high.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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