Increased risk for cancer after stroke at a young age: etiological relevance or incidental finding?

ConclusionIn our cohort, young individuals aged  ≤ 55 years who suffered a stroke had twice as high risk for developing cancer within 10 years after the index event compared to the control group. Stroke might have implication regarding the subsequent development of cancer and vice versa.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research