AIDS-associated non-Hodgkin lymphoma. by Beral, V, Peterman, T, Berkelman, R, Jaffe, H

“…Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is associated with HIV infection. We investigated the epidemiology and aetiology of AIDS-related non-Hodgkin lymphoma by analysing data from cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, USA, up to June 30, 1989. …”

PATTERN OF KAPOSIS SARCOMA AND NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA IN PATIENTS WITH AIDS by Beral, V, Peterman, T, Berkelman, R

The geographical distribution of Kaposi's sarcoma and of lymphomas in Africa before the AIDS epidemic. by Cook-Mozaffari, P, Newton, R, Beral, V, Burkitt, D

“…Estimated incidence rates are presented for three human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated cancers [Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) and other non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHLs)] from across the African continent, based on data collected before the HIV epidemic. …”

The epidemiology of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: comparison of nodal and extra-nodal sites. by Newton, R, Ferlay, J, Beral, V, Devesa, S

“…In general, the pattern of incidence rates for extra-nodal lymphomas tends to reflect that of other lymphomas. …”

Antibodies against malaria and Epstein-Barr virus in childhood Burkitt lymphoma: a case-control study in Uganda by Carpenter, L, Newton, R, Casabonne, D, Ziegler, J, Mbulaiteye, S, Mbidde, E, Wabinga, H, Jaffe, H, Beral, V

“…Burkitt lymphoma, a childhood tumour common in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, has been directly associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and indirectly with prevalence of malaria. …”

Antibodies against malaria and Epstein-Barr virus in childhood Burkitt lymphoma: a case-control study in Uganda. by Carpenter, L, Newton, R, Casabonne, D, Ziegler, J, Mbulaiteye, S, Mbidde, E, Wabinga, H, Jaffe, H, Beral, V

“…Burkitt lymphoma, a childhood tumor common in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, has been directly associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and indirectly with prevalence of malaria. …”

Case-control study of leukaemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma among children aged 0-4 years living in west Berkshire and north Hampshire health districts. by Roman, E, Watson, A, Beral, V, Buckle, S, Bull, D, Baker, K, Ryder, H, Barton, C

“…OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relation between parental employment in the nuclear industry and childhood leukaemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. DESIGN: Case-control study. SETTING-West Berkshire and Basingstoke and North Hampshire District Health Authorities. …”

Body size in relation to incidence of subtypes of haematological malignancy in the prospective Million Women Study. by Murphy, F, Kroll, M, Pirie, K, Reeves, G, Green, J, Beral, V

“…Each 10 cm increase in height was associated with relative risk of 1.21 (1.16-1.27) for lymphoid and 1.11 (1.02-1.21) for myeloid malignancy (P=0.07 for heterogeneity); similarly, mature T-cell malignancies 1.36 (1.03-1.79), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma 1.28 (1.14-1.43), follicular lymphoma 1.28 (1.13-1.44), plasma cell neoplasms 1.12 (1.01-1.24), chronic lymphocytic leukaemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma 1.23 (1.08-1.40), and acute myeloid leukaemia 1.22 (1.04-1.42). …”

Body size in relation to incidence of subtypes of haematological malignancy in the prospective Million Women Study. by Murphy, F, Kroll, M, Pirie, K, Reeves, G, Green, J, Beral, V

“…Each 10 cm increase in height was associated with relative risk of 1.21 (1.16-1.27) for lymphoid and 1.11 (1.02-1.21) for myeloid malignancy (P=0.07 for heterogeneity); similarly, mature T-cell malignancies 1.36 (1.03-1.79), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma 1.28 (1.14-1.43), follicular lymphoma 1.28 (1.13-1.44), plasma cell neoplasms 1.12 (1.01-1.24), chronic lymphocytic leukaemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma 1.23 (1.08-1.40), and acute myeloid leukaemia 1.22 (1.04-1.42). …”

A prospective study of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus and Epstein-Barr virus in adults with human immunodeficiency virus-1. by Newton, R, Carpenter, L, Casabonne, D, Beral, V, Babiker, A, Darbyshire, J, Weller, I, Weiss, R, Kwan, A, Bourboulia, D, Munoz, F, Lagos, D, Boshoff, C

“…Kaposi's sarcoma was not associated with antibody levels against EBV (P=0.4) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was not associated with antibodies against KSHV (latent P=0.3; lytic P=0.5). …”

Organic food consumption and the incidence of cancer in a large prospective study of women in the United Kingdom. by Bradbury, K, Balkwill, A, Spencer, E, Roddam, A, Reeves, G, Green, J, Key, T, Beral, V, Pirie, K

“…METHODS: We examined the hypothesis that eating organic food may reduce the risk of soft tissue sarcoma, breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other common cancers in a large prospective study of 623 080 middle-aged UK women. …”

Antibodies against six human herpesviruses in relation to seven cancers in black South Africans by de González, A, Urban, M, Sitas, F, Blackburn, N, Hale, M, Patel, M, Ruff, P, Sur, R, Newton, R, Beral, V

“…For example, Epstein-Barr Virus is considered a cause of Burkitt's lymphoma and other immunosuppression related lymphomas, Hodgkin lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer. …”

Alcohol drinking, tobacco smoking and subtypes of haematological malignancy in the UK Million Women Study by Kroll, M, Murphy, F, Pirie, K, Reeves, G, Green, J, Beral, V

“…Among predominantly moderate alcohol drinkers, higher intake was associated with lower risk of lymphoid malignancies, in particular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (relative risk 0.85 per 10 g alcohol per day (95% confidence interval 0.75-0.96)), follicular lymphoma (0.86 (0.76-0.98)) and plasma cell neoplasms (0.86 (0.77-0.96)). …”

Alcohol drinking, tobacco smoking and subtypes of haematological malignancy in the UK Million Women Study. by Kroll, M, Murphy, F, Pirie, K, Reeves, G, Green, J, Beral, V

“…Among predominantly moderate alcohol drinkers, higher intake was associated with lower risk of lymphoid malignancies, in particular diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (relative risk 0.85 per 10 g alcohol per day (95% confidence interval 0.75-0.96)), follicular lymphoma (0.86 (0.76-0.98)) and plasma cell neoplasms (0.86 (0.77-0.96)). …”

The spectrum of HIV-1 related cancers in South Africa. by Sitas, F, Pacella-Norman, R, Carrara, H, Patel, M, Ruff, P, Sur, R, Jentsch, U, Hale, M, Rowji, P, Saffer, D, Connor, M, Bull, D, Newton, R, Beral, V

“…In Johannesburg, South Africa, HIV infection was associated with significantly increased risks of Kaposi's sarcoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and cancers of the cervix and the vulva. The relative risks for Kaposi's sarcoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma associated with HIV infection were substantially lower than those found in the West.…”

Antibodies against six human herpesviruses in relation to seven cancers in black South Africans: a case control study. by Berrington de González, A, Urban, M, Sitas, F, Blackburn, N, Hale, M, Patel, M, Ruff, P, Sur, R, Newton, R, Beral, V

“…For example, Epstein-Barr Virus is considered a cause of Burkitt's lymphoma and other immunosuppression related lymphomas, Hodgkin lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal cancer. …”

Cancer risk among 21st century blood transfusion recipients by Yang, T, Cairns, B, Reeves, G, Green, J, Beral, V

“…</p> <p>Conclusions: In a large cohort of UK women, 21st century transfusions were associated with long-term increased risks of liver cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These findings suggest that some cases of liver cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are caused by carcinogenic agents that are not currently screened for in transfused blood.…”

A case-control study of human immunodeficiency virus infection and cancer in adults and children residing in Kampala, Uganda. by Newton, R, Ziegler, J, Beral, V, Mbidde, E, Carpenter, L, Wabinga, H, Mbulaiteye, S, Appleby, P, Reeves, G, Jaffe, H

“…HIV-1 is prevalent there, and cancers which are known to be HIV-associated, such as Kaposi's sarcoma and Burkitt's lymphoma, are endemic. Adults residing in Kampala, Uganda, presenting with cancer in city hospitals were interviewed and had an HIV test. …”

Overview of the epidemiology of immunodeficiency-associated cancers. by Beral, V, Newton, R

“…People with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are at an increased risk of Kaposi's sarcoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva, and childhood leiomyosarcoma. …”

The spectrum of human immunodeficiency virus-associated cancers in a South African black population: results from a case-control study, 1995-2004. by Stein, L, Urban, M, O'Connell, D, Yu, X, Beral, V, Newton, R, Ruff, P, Donde, B, Hale, M, Patel, M, Sitas, F

“…A case-control analysis was used to estimate the relative risk (odds ratio, OR) of cancer types known to be AIDS defining: Kaposi's sarcoma (n = 333), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL, n = 223) and cancers of the cervix (n = 1,586), and 11 cancer types possibly associated with HIV infection: Hodgkin lymphoma (n = 154), cancers of other anogenital organs (n = 157), squamous cell cancer of the skin (SCC, n = 70), oral cavity and pharynx (n = 319), liver (n = 83), stomach (n = 142), leukemia (n = 323), melanoma (n = 53), sarcomas other than Kaposi's (n = 93), myeloma (n = 189) and lung cancer (n = 363). …”