Which Autoimmune Diseases Are Most Associated with Cancer?
Several autoimmune diseases are strongly linked to an increased risk of cancer. For example:
Rheumatoid arthritis: Associated with higher risks of lymphoma and lung cancer. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): Linked to an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer. Sjögren's syndrome: Primarily increases the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are associated with an elevated risk of colorectal cancer.
