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Drank alcohol (6+ units) every day for 10 years, i am 31 y/o now. worried because i have increased my cancer risk. i will quit, but should i also pay for cancer screening that older adults are advised to get?
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Testing: I would encourage you to sit down with your medical provider and be candid about your chronic alcohol use. Based on that, your physician will be able to guide you to the specific testing that is indicated. Just to take tests for more senior individuals in a non-discriminatory manner would likely be a waste of your time and money.
Answered 7/22/2020
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