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2016-01-30 11:20:40
I know it weakens the immune system, does that make one more susceptible to diseases such as cancer ? Is there a particular type of cancer that is more likely ? Want to know this !
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reduction in immunity can make one susceptible to all types of cancer

Answered2016-03-14 11:17:42

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