Link between allergy and cancer reviewed

"Numerous epidemiological studies have evaluated some aspect of the association between a history of allergy and cancer occurrence. In this article, an overview of the epidemiological evidence is presented with a discussion of a number of methodological issues important in this area of study," scientists in Canada reported.

"Literature searches were conducted using the MEDLINE database from 1966 through to August 2005 to identify articles that explored a personal history of allergic disorders as a risk factor for cancer," explained M.C. Turner and colleagues, University of Ottawa. "Although it is...

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