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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

  • 3 min

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    Study evaluated skin cancer risk in CLL patients.

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    Involved 8,352 patients and 41,760 controls.

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    10-year risk of skin cancer in CLL was 13.5%.

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    Basal and squamous cell carcinomas were most common.

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    Earlier onset of cancer in CLL patients (5.3 years).

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    Higher risk of metastasis and death due to skin cancer in CLL patients.

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    Findings necessitate improved monitoring and counseling for CLL patients.

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CLL Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk and Mortality

  • by Wendy LaGrego

  • May 4, 2026

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