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Does Smoking Marijuana Cause Lymphoma?

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015

Question: Hello my name is XXXXXXX 22 years old ,I recently had a ct scan with contrast the impressions were large mediastinal and bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy says findings are highly suspicious for a malignant neoplastic process such as lymphoma .ive been very stressed out and won't know the True results until a biopsy is done just wondering if I were to smoke marijuana would this have a bad affect on my already swollen lymph nodes would it irritate them more ? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
should not be a problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question
Although doctors usually do not recommend smoking marijuana, I can not see that it would harm you in the short term. I definitely do not think it would cause more irritation to your lymph nodes. I understand your concern and hope that you will do everything possible to stay positive until you know what you are dealing with. Even if it is something like lymphoma there are excellent treatments for that and great hope that you will make a full recovery.
Wishing the best to you.
Dr. Robinson

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Follow up: Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)

Thank you very much doctor appreciate you taking the time to answer my question and giving good insight thanks for the well wishing as well have a good day .

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
you are welcome

Detailed Answer: XXXXXXX Thanks for your follow up. I sincerely hope that the findings turn out to be something benign. Take care of yourself and try to keep some supportive people around you.
Dr. Robinson

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T