# Viral ‘heightmaxxing’ trend has teen boys taking cancer drugs to grow taller despite doctors’ warnings

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1 outlet covering · First listed: NY Post, Nov 10, 2026, 5:06 PM · Read it: <https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/health/viral-heightmaxxing-trend-has-teen-boys-taking-cancer-drugs-to-grow-taller-despite-doctors-warnings/>

Doctors warn that teens taking erdafitinib, a cancer drug, to grow taller in a trend called heightmaxxing face severe health risks.

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- Nov 10, 2026, 5:06 PM: [Viral ‘heightmaxxing’ trend has teen boys taking cancer drugs to grow taller despite doctors’ warnings](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/health/viral-heightmaxxing-trend-has-teen-boys-taking-cancer-drugs-to-grow-taller-despite-doctors-warnings/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  Doctors warn that teens taking erdafitinib, a cancer drug, to grow taller in a trend called heightmaxxing face severe health risks.