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Is there a link between a high ana and cancer ? cbc ok metabolic ok. thyroid ok. and lupus panel neg?

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Not likely: It is unlikely that a high ANA level by itself increase you risk of cancer. However if you have autoimmune disease like sjrojens for example it does have a increase risk of lymphoma or a cancer if the blood and lymph nodes. That could give a high ANA level as well.

Answered 8/26/2014

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