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Does having low iron cause cancer i have health anxiety and this makes me worry?

Q: does having low iron cause cancer i have health anxiety and this makes me worry?

: Low iron is not known to cause cancer, some cancers may contribute to a low iron through recurrent bleeding, you might need to have your anxiety addressed with the help of your doc.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Low iron is not known to cause cancer, some cancers may contribute to a low iron through recurrent bleeding, you might need to have your anxiety addressed with the help of your doc.

Answered 7/14/2023

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Does having low iron cause cancer i have health anxiety and this makes me worry?

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