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Can Botox Increase Risk of Getting Multiple Myeloma?

MGUS patientAug 29, 2009
I have MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance), a condition that puts me at risk of having Multiple Myeloma in the future. Could Botox injections increase my risk of getting Multiple Myeloma?

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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Sep 8, 2009
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Dr. Don Mehrabi, MD
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Answered on Sep 1, 2009
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