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If the fear of getting cancer is persisting and disabling can give an end to it?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Not sure: ..What you mean but nobody should live with a disabling fear of anything. If this is about you, please seek professional help. It is important to be aware and to prevent certain things but you can't live in fear.

Answered 9/28/2016

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