Will a child end up with cancer if he has a habit of eating chalk?
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Most likely he has pica. Its not a big deal really but it warrants a trip to the Dr. Pica is only a vitamin or mineral defeciency in the body that makes us crave weird things.  When I was prego, I ate chalk too.
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Yes its still bad.  What happens is that heat stays in your mouth.  Your mouth isn't meant to have that mush heat.  Instead of getting lung cancer you could potentially get mouth cancer.  Also the cigarette toxins still stays in your mouth and you will end up swallowing them into your stomach.  This will get into your digestive track and that's not good.  In essence it is all most the same thing as someone who chews, but with more heat.
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I know you are anxious about what the lump is. The mere mention of cancer by anyone (doctor, nurse, friend, stranger) scares the hell out of people, and only causes more anxiety, especially when it would be an EXTREMELY rare occurance. \n\nThe best thing I can tell you is to wait for the result from YOUR child's doctor. I know that does not answer your question, but it's probably the most useful answer you'll find on this website. I know you want as much information as possible, as any good mother would. But please, don't torture yourself.
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Unfortunately cancer can relapse.  Lifestyle, (diet, smoking, chemicals,) may  contribute, but don't think your husband got it just because of this.  Many people live terrible lifestyles and never get cancer while athletes who eat well and exercise have developed cancer.  Researching his particular cancer may give you some ideas of things that could have contributed to his cancer, but the fact is people DO NOT KNOW WHY we get cancer, even though some armchair nutritionists claim they do.  It is probably a very complex combination of things.  \n\nDon't let everyday people give you their opinions about chemo.  Talk to your oncologist and any other medical authorities that you may wish too.  Do research in trustworthy publications.  Research changes in diet, types of chemo, and anything you might feel is relevant.  Your final decision about the type of treatment will be up to you and your husband.  Don't believe people who tell you that doctor's don't want you to know the real cure.  I refuse to believe we live in a world of uncaring and heartless doctors who would hide a "cure all" if they had one!\n\nMy best wishes to both of you! madenthe80s@hotmail.com
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Yes. \n\nTechnically, any tissue type in any person can undergo the changes that will classify it as 'cancer'.\n\nIn practice though, there are reproducible statistics that can tell you the likely hood of getting any type of cancer. (Some are more common than others). Through prevention and treatment, you can alter these statistics in some populations.\n\nBreast cancer is not one of the commoner childhood cancers. \n\nTry searches for \npaediatric breast cancer or pediatric breast cancer.
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It's not likely to be cancer at her age.  I would lean more towards the idea that it could be diverticulitis, which is a type of inflamatory bowel disorder.  \n\nAlso, depending on the amount of blood, it could be irritable bowel syndrome, and anxiety only exacerbates symptoms.\n\nShe needs to demand a colonoscopy.  Bloodwork alone will not tell someone if they have cancer unless it has metastisazed to other parts of the body.  Even then, it will show up as an elevated amount of white blood cells in her CBC.
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yes you can and alot of it can come from the treatments you get, such as chemo and radation. one never knows how thier body will react to this stuff. i wish you and whoever it is your asking for all the best. get to a dietation for the best foods to eat
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I think it might depend on what type of cancer it is. Breast cancer and prostrate cancer can run in the family. Not sure skin cancer is that way, though, or lung cancer. Your chances also go up depending on your lifestyle, like if you smoke or overweight. Don't take my word on it though, check with your physician, he/she should be able to give you a fairly good idea of your risk, and probably be able to tell you ways to lower your risk.
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OMG!!!!!!!!  They definitely cause cancer.  Do some research on the internet and then let us know what you think.  I'm pretty sure you'll quit going.
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quit stealing my question punk.  Its dipping that will give you cancer faster.
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Yes and what people don't know is yes it is so strong to kill cancer that it destroys other things.  Teeth, bones even the small bones in the ears.  My cousin's daughter had lukemia and had chemo and now is nearly deaf, stunted her growth and she is 14 and the size of a 10 year old and nothing can be done to help her grow as growth hormones can cause lukemia. Her teeth are also shot from the Chemo.  She is in a wheel chair as it destroyed the bones in her hips too.But she is alive and we are happy for that.
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No, it doesn't cause cancer says the latest tests.  The ones where it did cause cancer they were giving mice ridiculous amounts of the stuff. (like 1000 pops a day).\n\nBut I'm pretty sure that will be an ongoing debate.
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The smoking at his dad's house sounds like it is off and on. I wouldn't worry about that.\n\nThe chaw is what most concerns me.  He can get cancer of the lip, tongue, mouth or larynx.  All disgusting cancers because it affects the face, speech and breathing.  \n\nCancer of the larynx would require a laryngectomy and he'd have to use one of those fake electronic voice things for the rest of his life.
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Yes. Anything which contains aspartame is likely to cause cancer.\nIf you need to sweeten something without using sugar, then use stevis, a herb which is far sweeter than sugar.\nYou can boil it in a little water, and then use the sweetened water.\n\nIf you want to eat heaslthily, then eat fresh fruit and vegetables. Any processed foods should be avoided, because they contain artifcial preservatives, flavourings and colourings which are toxic. Anything which comes in a packet or tin is likely to be unhealthy.
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yes because it produces kind of radiation which may cause genetic mutations that may finally lead to cancer!\nbut this is not occuring usually, the parcentage of its harm is not high so you don't have to worry!
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Increased risk of cancer\nrisk of giving birth to children with disabilities or deformations.
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no...any soda or anything containing \naspartame will cause \nepilepsy\nbirthdefect\nbrain tumors\nand diabetes..\nand actually, if youre a kid, then diet is worse.