What Is Werner Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Cancer
People that have Werner syndrome are also more likely to develop cancer than those that don’t. There are a few different types of cancer associated with Werner syndrome, and cancers are among the leading causes of death in people with the syndrome.
One cancer associated with Werner’s syndrome is soft tissue sarcoma, which affects the connective tissues in the body. Thyroid cancer is also associated with the condition, as is osteosarcoma, which is a kind of bone cancer. Another cancer associated with Werner’s syndrome is melanoma that will be located in the patient’s skin. Precautions will often need to be taken to help reduce the chance of cancer developing.
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