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Is There A Link b/w Diuretics & Cancer?

Is There A Link b/w Diuretics & Cancer?

06/30/2009

Question:

My mom died of pancreatic cancer; she constantly used OTC diuretic pills named “Alaphen” (sp?). Could there be a connection? Thank you.

Answer:

Not that I am aware of. The most common link to pancreas cancer is smoking.

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Go to the Pancreatic Cancer health topic.