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Does alcohol intake interfere with chemotherapy and other cancer therapy?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Yes!: Yes-- alcohol can cause life threatening side effects when combind with chemotherapy and other cancer treatements. Be sure and talk with your doctor to find out when it is safe to resume alcohol consumption, based on your overall health and the timing of your medications.

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Answered 9/3/2013

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