IBD Meds and Skin Cancer

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IBD Meds and Skin Cancer

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news ... 91059.html



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I wonder why they singled out skin cancer. It seems intuitive that immune system suppressants should almost surely increase the risk of all types of cancer, since by definition, they significantly reduce the ability of the body to resist virtually any disease, (except for autoimmune diseases, of course). I'm guessing that skin cancer may be subject to a larger increase in risk, than most other types.

Thanks for posting that link.

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