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Old 07-03-2013, 11:51 AM #1
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Default Late-Onset Myasthenia Gravis Linked to Higher Cancer Risk
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/807276

This is a small study that suggests that people who get MG over the age of 50 are at much higher risk for cancers (not counting thymomas).

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I was diagnosed at age 56 so this info is concerning. Thanks for the post.
I will be sure to keep up with my screenings
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I was diagnosed at age 56 so this info is concerning. Thanks for the post.
I will be sure to keep up with my screenings
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Sorry to pass on bad news--but I figured it might make us more diligent with our screening, like you say, so it was worth posting. But take a careful look at the study--it seemed awfully small to me.

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I don't think that the study considered whether the patients were on immunosuppressive therapy or not.
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