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Tattoos May Increase Your Risk of Lymphoma, a Study Finds

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola

tattoos may increase risk of lymphoma

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  • Research suggests that getting a tattoo can increase your risk of malignant lymphoma by 21%, as the ink can travel to your lymph nodes and cause low-grade inflammation, which may eventually lead to the disease

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