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Is There Any Type Of Cancer Associated With PN

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Detroit, MI
July 16
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Yes, several types of cancer are associated with prurigo nodularis (PN). These include:

- Lymphoma (Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma)
- Leukemia (including polycythemia vera)
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Skin cancer
- Lung cancer
- Intestinal or colon cancer
- Breast Show Full Answer

Yes, several types of cancer are associated with prurigo nodularis (PN). These include:

- Lymphoma (Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma)
- Leukemia (including polycythemia vera)
- Multiple myeloma
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Skin cancer
- Lung cancer
- Intestinal or colon cancer
- Breast cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Reproductive cancers (such as vaginal cancer)

Additionally, certain cancer treatments, like carboplatin, paclitaxel, and pembrolizumab, can increase the risk of PN.

July 16

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