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CLL Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk and Mortality

In a nationwide population–based cohort study reported in JAMA Dermatology, Blomberg Drejøe et al evaluated the long-term risk of skin cancer and related outcomes among patients with chronic lymphocyt...

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  • Wendy LaGrego

  • May 4, 2026

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A population-based cohort study published in JAMA Dermatology by Blomberg Drejøe et al. investigated the long-term risk of skin cancer in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Analyzing data from Danish health registries, the study involved 8,352 CLL patients and 41,760 matched controls. Findings revealed a significant increase in 10-year skin cancer risk among CLL patients (13.5%) compared to controls (6.9%), especially for basal and squamous cell carcinomas. The study also reported earlier onset of skin cancer in CLL patients, emphasizing the need for enhanced patient counseling and surveillance strategies.

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CLL Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk and Mortality

  • by Wendy LaGrego

  • May 4, 2026

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