{"id":19453,"date":"2025-03-05T18:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=19453"},"modified":"2025-03-05T18:03:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T18:03:00","slug":"new-study-links-tattoos-to-increased-risk-of-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/new-study-links-tattoos-to-increased-risk-of-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Links Tattoos to Increased Risk of Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">New research led by the University of Southern Denmark indicates that tattoos might be linked to a heightened risk of skin and lymphoma cancers.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New research from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the University of Helsinki has uncovered a potential link between tattoos and an increased risk of skin and lymphoma cancers. The findings, <a href=\"https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12889-025-21413-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in BMC Public Health, suggest that ink particles from tattoos may migrate to the lymph nodes, accumulating and potentially affecting the immune system over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study draws on data from the Danish Twin Tattoo Cohort, a comprehensive dataset that includes more than 5,900 twins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By analyzing tattoo patterns and cancer diagnoses, the researchers found that individuals with tattoos are more frequently diagnosed with skin and lymphoma cancers compared to their non-tattooed counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We can see that ink particles accumulate in the lymph nodes, and we suspect that the body perceives them as foreign substances,&#8221; Henrik Frederiksen, a consultant in hematology at Odense University Hospital and a clinical professor at SDU, said in a news release. &#8220;This may mean that the immune system is constantly trying to respond to the ink, and we do not yet know whether this persistent strain could weaken the function of the lymph nodes or have other health consequences.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lymph nodes, crucial for filtering harmful substances and fighting infections, may be compromised by the presence of ink particles, leading to chronic inflammation and abnormal cell growth. This could eventually increase the risk of developing cancers, such as lymphoma and skin cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the unique aspects of the study is its use of twin data, which allows researchers to control for genetic and environmental factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The unique aspect of our approach is that we can compare twin pairs where one has cancer, but they otherwise share many genetic and environmental factors,&#8221; added Jacob von Bornemann Hjelmborg, a professor of biostatistics at SDU. &#8220;This provides us with a stronger method for investigating whether tattoos themselves may influence cancer risk.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The research also highlighted that the risk appears to be more pronounced in individuals with larger tattoos. For instance, the rate of lymphoma is nearly three times higher in individuals with large tattoos \u2014 defined as those bigger than a palm \u2014 compared to those without tattoos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The extent of the impact on the immune system should be further investigated so that we can better understand the mechanisms at play,&#8221; added Signe Bedsted Clemmensen, an assistant professor of biostatistics at SDU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interestingly, another study from the Danish Twin Tattoo Cohort shows that tattoos are becoming increasingly common. The team estimates that four in 10 women and three in 10 men will have tattoos by the age of 25, making it critical to understand any potential long-term health risks associated with tattooing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking forward, the researchers plan to delve deeper into the biological mechanisms at play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We want to gain a better understanding of the biological mechanisms \u2014 what happens in the lymph nodes when they are exposed to ink particles over decades?&#8221; concluded Clemmensen. &#8220;This can help us assess whether there is a real health risk and what we might do to reduce it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study&#8217;s findings provide a compelling call to action for further research to better understand the long-term health implications of tattoos, potentially influencing future tattoo regulations and public health guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sdu.dk\/en\/om-sdu\/fakulteterne\/sundhedsvidenskab\/nyheder-2025\/tatoveringer-kan-haenge-sammen-med-oeget-kraeftrisiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">University of Southern Denmark<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New research from the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) and the University of Helsinki has uncovered a potential link between tattoos and an increased risk of skin and lymphoma cancers. 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