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A member asked:

I have painful pinched nerve condition after inguinal hernia surgery 3 yrs ago. can it turn into something more serious like cancer?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: This condition will not result in cancer.

Dr Kuitems and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 3/28/2018

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