Johns Hopkins scientists have found evidence that cancer triggers the autoimmune disease scleroderma, which causes thickening and hardening of the skin and widespread organ damage. A report on the discovery also suggests that a normal immune system is critical for preventing the development of common types of cancer. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Joseph CG et al. Association of the Autoimmune Disease Scleroderma with an Immunologic Response to Cancer. Science. Published Online December 5 2013.
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