Anti-Cancer Drugs & Therapies

Cancer and its Relevance with other Diseases

A significantly elevated risk of developing cancer was observed in association with various diseases and biological markers, with the exception of blood pressure and pulmonary disease, which did not show a statistically significant link with incident cancer. However, all eight diseases and markers evaluated were strongly correlated with an increased risk of cancer-related mortality. Among these, Diabetes consistently demonstrated a modest but notable association with elevated cancer risk. Growing evidence also supports a link between cancer risk and cardiovascular markers, including total cholesterol levels, heart rate, chronic kidney disease, and uric acid (a marker for gouty arthritis). While several studies have identified a connection between pulmonary disease and lung cancer specifically, there remains a lack of comprehensive data linking pulmonary conditions to other cancer types.