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Can chewing gum give you a greater risk of having cancer?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: I wish they were all this easy to answer. Life's too short to worry about silly fears generated by people with agendas or overactive imaginations. Thanks for asking.

Dr Gallia and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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Dr Lopez-chavez agreed

Answered 2/28/2013

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