Cancer and lupus

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Lupus and Cancer Risk: Learn to Prevent Cancer! [2023]

January 28, 2023

I just realized that many websites discussing lupus and cancer are outdated, using old research information. So, I decided to write this article with up-to-date information.

“Is lupus a type of cancer?”

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