People with MS have a 17% higher riskof developing Leukaemia

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People with MS have a 17% higher riskof developing Leukaemia

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People with MS have a 17% higher risk of developing Leukaemia

A major new study has revealed people who inherit genetic variants affecting the function of their immune system are at increased risk of developing the most common form of leukaemia...Read more - http://www.ms-uk.org/people-ms-have-17- ... mia-080217
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Is it possible that some of the MSers who got leukemia were taking disease modifying drugs that suppress the immune system? Is it possible the DMDs could cause Leukemia in some people by suppressimg their immune system?
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