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Got pancreatic injury can i consume alcohol and smoke?
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NO: No and no smoke and alcohol produce pancreatic cancer.
Answered 9/22/2012
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No. Bad idea.: Tobacco and alcohol both are causes of pancreatitis. Getting pancreatitis, especially chronic pancreatitis, can led to pancreatic cancer. Pancreas disease is a bad one, and can lead to a miserable, painful end.
Answered 12/9/2013
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