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Are people with lupus more likely to develop cancer?
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No: Lupus is not associated with cancer. It is autoimmune disease.
Answered 12/28/2011
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Yes, new data: New data shows an increased risk of several malignancies especially non-hodgkins lymphoma in patients with lupus. However, the skin lesions of lupus do not turn into cancer which is often a concern for patients.
Answered 7/27/2018
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