MS is a tough disease to manage and live with, but a new study suggests it might also raise cancer risk.
Overall, the higher risk was small -- just 12%. However, the risk of certain cancers -- such as central nervous system cancers and urinary cancers were around 50% higher in people with multiple sclerosis . And respiratory cancers were about two-thirds more likely to occur in people with MS, the study found.
Since siblings share both genes and environmental exposures, the researchers said their findings may indicate a shared cause between MS and cancers of the blood . Bebo said the study will likely heighten people's awareness, and if it makes people more diligent about getting cancer screenings and reducing risk factors such as smoking, then it might save some lives.
Dr. Robert Lisak, a neurologist at Detroit Medical Center, agreed that the findings need further review. He added that this study only shows an association between cancer and MS. It does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship.
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