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Does taking 25mg of prednislone cause cancer later on in life?

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Dr. Justin Greiwe answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: No, there is no risk for cancer taking 25mg of prednisolone.

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/16/2015

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