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Will Taking Testosterone Injection Cause Cancer?
hi, there I was wondering i have MEN type 2b and i was thinking about taking a testosterone injection to gain some muscle size .would testosterone make the cancer cells grow or will i be fine i'm just inquiring because my doctor won't tell me anything when i ask him due to my father....
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have MEN syndrome. Testosterone injections does not increase the risk of cancer included in MEN syndrome.
However it should be use cautiously to gain the muscle mass.
Consult your doctor and take only with prescription.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have MEN syndrome. Testosterone injections does not increase the risk of cancer included in MEN syndrome.
However it should be use cautiously to gain the muscle mass.
Consult your doctor and take only with prescription.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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