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Cancer and autoimmune diseases are frequently linked as co-occurring conditions driven by chronic inflammation {fact:2, fact:6} and excessive cytokine release [1]. Furthermore, they are both associated with secondary immunodeficiencies [2] and are sometimes treated within the same clinical context of managing immune system dysregulation [3].
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What are Cytokines? Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org 1 fact
claimExcessive cytokine release creates a heightened inflammatory response that can damage tissue and lead to conditions including autoimmune diseases, metabolic disorders, cancer, and sepsis.
The Hidden Dangers of Inflammation—And How to Protect Yourself ... lifetimedentalnwa.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is linked to the development of various health conditions, including gingivitis, periodontal disease, heart disease, arthritis, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, type 2 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune diseases, and cancer.
The immune system and primary immunodeficiency primaryimmune.org 1 fact
claimMedications and conditions commonly associated with secondary immunodeficiencies include chemotherapy agents, immune suppressive medications, cancer, transplanted organ rejection, and autoimmune diseases.
Editorial: Inflammation and chronic disease - Frontiers frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimInflammation is associated with the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cancer, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and behavioral health disorders.
What causes chronic inflammation, and why it matters health.osu.edu 1 fact
procedureTreating chronic inflammation involves identifying and addressing the underlying cause of the immune system's overactivity, such as removing toxins like tobacco smoke or alcohol, treating chronic infections like hepatitis C or cancer, or using medications to lower immune system activity in cases of autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various conditions, including autoimmune diseases (thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, heart disease), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), lung diseases (COPD, asthma), mood conditions (depression), metabolic diseases (type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease), and some cancers.