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If i only take 1 pack of the combined pill for my holiday then stop will it still increase my risk of breast cancer? have had family history eg my nan

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: You will be fine!!

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/29/2020

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