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Can you please tell me the side affects for cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Depends: If you mean the symptoms of cancer, depends on the location and the stage. You need to be a bit more specific.

Answered 5/4/2013

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