Have Allergies? At Least You're Less Likely to Get Cancer. 3.74K Max Read 05/23/10 11:48PM Filed to: Findings Findings Allergies Science Cancer According to several new studies, people who sufferer from airborne allergies are significantly less likely to get some kinds of cancer, thanks to the immune system-boosting effect of allergies. Nerds! Do they ever not win in the long run? [NYP]