A 23-year-old female asked:
am i at a higher risk for lymphoma and leukemia having been diagnosed with lupus?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Lymphoma: There is an increased risk of lymphoma. Leukemia risk is not significantly increased.
Answered on Aug 30, 2013
Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered
48 years experience Rheumatology
Slight, but: Slight possibility, but the key is to catch any change early - by routine clinical evaluation at 3 month or less intervals by your rheumatologist.
Answered on Jun 14, 2015
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
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Not really: Simple testing should be able to tell the difference.
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Dr. Michael Dugan answered
Specializes in Hematology
Both are: Serious conditions and the treatment of one will be impacted by the other. Do you know specifics about the leukemia? Acute or chronic. Myeloid or lym ... Read More
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