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People with MS have a 17% higher riskof developing Leukaemia

Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 5:30 am
by MSUK
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

Re: People with MS have a 17% higher riskof developing Leuka

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:53 am
by David1949
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?