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Can naval piercing cause cancer?
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Generally no.: Superficial / cosmetic body piercings (of the naval or other area) are not generally associated with any increase risk of cancer. Piercings can become secondarily inflamed and/or infected and should be kept clean but do not predispose to malignancy.
Answered 10/29/2013
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