Transplant lifesaver linked to cancer risk: study investigates

NCT ID NCT02121730

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looked at 2,500 kidney transplant patients to find out why some develop cancer. The main focus was on the immunosuppressive drugs that prevent organ rejection, which can also raise cancer risk. Researchers tracked patients from four regions in France over 10 years to identify key risk factors for skin and solid tumors.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80000, France

  • CHU CAEN

    Caen, 14000, France

  • Chru Lille

    Lille, 59000, France

  • Chu Rouen

    Rouen, 76000, France

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