Ankylosing spondylitisis associated with an increased risk of cancer.
Because they are often used as a treatment for ankylosing spondylitis, it adds to the risk of cancer.
Ankylosing spondylitis increases the mortality rate of cancer.
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These medications are used in ankylosing spondylitis to have a go at curb inflammation.
Drugs that decrease the action of the immune system can make chemotherapy less effective.
Its important to discuss what to expect and how to manage both diseases effectively with your healthcare team.
Prevention
It is difficult to reduce the risk of developing cancer if you have ankylosing spondylitis.
Treating cancer often takes priority when a person develops cancer after being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis.
Any medications that can counteract cancer therapy, such as immunosuppressants, are typically stopped during cancer treatment.
Fortunately, cancer treatments are becoming more and more effective.
That is because chronic inflammation damages DNA, priming the area for cancer cells to grow out of control.
Medications to treat ankylosing spondylitis can also increase a persons risk of developing cancer.
Cancer treatments are the same in those with and without the disease.
They can include chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery to remove tumors.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Preventing cancer.
Johns Hopkins Medicine.Early cancer warning signs: 5 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.
