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Does Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer Affect Results Of Alcohol Breath Test?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Oct 2014
Question: can a police alcohol breath test results be affected by an individual receiving radiation treatment for prostate cancer?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No they are not affected

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for using healthcaremagic.

Determination of alcohol concentration by police is quite different and any kind of radiation do not affect it including radiation therapy for prostate cancer.


'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
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Does Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer Affect Results Of Alcohol Breath Test?

Brief Answer: No they are not affected Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using healthcaremagic. Determination of alcohol concentration by police is quite different and any kind of radiation do not affect it including radiation therapy for prostate cancer. 'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help". Thanks