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Viral ‘heightmaxxing’ trend has teen boys taking cancer drugs to grow taller, doctors warn of risks

November 10, 20261 min read

Erdafitinib, a cancer medication, is being misused by teens chasing height growth. Medical experts detail the severe risks of the heightmaxxing trend.

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Erdafitinib, a cancer medication, is being misused by teens chasing height growth. Medical experts detail the severe risks of the heightmaxxing trend.

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