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Could Use Of Meth Accelerate The Cancer?
A friend of mine has been using meth for about 20 years, he now has stage four stomach cancer and it has spread throughout his body. He is in organ failure right now and is not expected to live through today. My question is, could meth use have accelerated the cancer?
Fri, 26 Feb 2016
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, meth use have definitely accelerate his cancer.
Meth vapours are very harmful for body.
When person is taking meth chronically, it not only cause stomach and lung cancer but it can also worsen stomach cancer if already present.
So he might developed stomach cancer due to meth use.
So in your friend's case, there is high possibility that Meth use have accelerate his stomach cancer.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, meth use have definitely accelerate his cancer.
Meth vapours are very harmful for body.
When person is taking meth chronically, it not only cause stomach and lung cancer but it can also worsen stomach cancer if already present.
So he might developed stomach cancer due to meth use.
So in your friend's case, there is high possibility that Meth use have accelerate his stomach cancer.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
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