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A recent study has found that those who are treated with chemotherapy are more likely to develop shingles, as the treatment boost the possibility by 40 per cent.

By: Agencies | | Published: January 11, 2019 3:57 pm

Chemotherapy may increase the risk of Shingles by 40 per cent. ©Shutterstock

Patients suffering from cancer and those treated with chemotherapy may be at 40 per cent increased risk of developing shingles, compared with those not having cancer, finds a new study.

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