Can laser tattoo removal cause cancer?

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I did laser tattoo removal on the back of my neck for 6 months & had my lymph nodes swell up the size of a golf ball. Now four months later I have a mass on my lymph node on my throat that is cancer. I believe it was caused from the laser tattoo removal treatment. What do you think?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is no evidence that laser tattoo removal causes cancer. I'm sorry for your diagnosis and wish you successful treatment. Best, Dr. Emer

Richard Rosol, MD · Answer

I'm very sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis. I know this is a period of great uncertainty for you, and that you would like to know why this is happening to you.
To date, no one has established a causal link between specific cancers and ink exposure (either from tattooing or tattoo removal).
I wish you well in your treatment and recovery.

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Can laser tattoo removal cause cancer?

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