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Can Medicines Containing Arsenic Cause Cancer Or Neurological Disorders?

Hello, back in the early 50 s I had serve Asthma, Was taken to the Gay Clinic in Biloxi Miss. The medication is on contained Arsenic, Can you tell me if there have been any reported cases of Cancer, and neurological disorders? Sincerely John
posted on Tue, 28 Oct 2014
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Hello and thank you for your question.
Arsenic exposure is associated with many cancers and it may also cause neurological disorders. It is usually after long exposures in drinking water or in industrial exposures. Her is a link where you can learn more.
http://www.greenfacts.org/en/arsenic/l-2/arsenic-7.htm
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Can Medicines Containing Arsenic Cause Cancer Or Neurological Disorders?

Hello and thank you for your question. Arsenic exposure is associated with many cancers and it may also cause neurological disorders. It is usually after long exposures in drinking water or in industrial exposures. Her is a link where you can learn more. http://www.greenfacts.org/en/arsenic/l-2/arsenic-7.htm Regards