continued... My immune system is compromised at this point,” Burke tells WebMD. “I know now that I am at a heightened risk for a lot of things. One disease that Burke is now at a higher risk for is lymphoma. Thats a type of cancer that starts in the bodys lymphatic system and interferes with the bodys ability to make healthy blood cells. Several studies, including a 2008 review of the literature, have indicated that people with RA are two to three times more likely to develop lymphoma than people without RA. RA and Lymphoma: Measuring the Risk The link between RA and lymphoma is very well known,” says John Sweetenham, MD. “However, lymphomas are relatively uncommon, so its been difficult to figure out exactly how big the increased risk is. Sweetenham is director of clinical research for the Taussig Cancer Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
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