Tattoo and Blood Cancer: All you need to know

May 27, 2024 Sushmita Panda

A new study has revealed that people with tattoos are at higher risk of developing lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

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According to the scientists, the risk linked with tattoo exposure appears to be highest for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

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This is a fast-growing curable cancer that starts in white blood cells and follicular lymphoma which is a slow-growing incurable cancer.

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According to Nielsen, a tattoo triggers a low-grade inflammation in the body, which in turn can trigger cancer.

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Now the researchers are planning to look for links between tattoos and other types of cancer as well as other inflammatory diseases.

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he risk was particularly strong for people who were tattooed at a young age, they found.

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The team emphasises that it is important to know that tattoos can affect your health.

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Consult a doctor if you experience symptoms that you believe could be related to your tattoo.

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