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Taking forteo for past 14 mos. had basel cell carcinoma. spine surgeon not to concerned, safe to continue? bone cancer risks, skin?
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Ask your DR: Risks are small. Osteosarcoma is rare and probably not related. Skin cancer is not related to Forteo.
Answered 1/15/2016
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