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If you start a TNF blocker (Cimzia, specifically) and already have cancer (basal cell or melanoma, specifically) is that dangerous? Will the meds cause the cancer to spread more quickly?
TNF blockers and existing cancer
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I am quite sure no one would know the answer to that question, since it would be an unethical study to perform. I would not want to try it personally since the implication is there, that it could.
I would consider Low Dose Naltrexone, as it is used both as a Crohn's treatment (that I use) and a treatment for Cancer also.
You can find out more information at the site below.
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Dan
I would consider Low Dose Naltrexone, as it is used both as a Crohn's treatment (that I use) and a treatment for Cancer also.
You can find out more information at the site below.
lowosenaltrexone.org
Dan
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I have read that TNF blockers can cause certain types of cancer and one of those is skin cancer. Cimzia doesn't seem to have as extensive list of side effects as Remicade and Humira and it does not specifically mention skin cancer in it's side effects. Is Cimzia that much different to the other two? I don't know but if it were me I would certainly be questioning my GI and the drug company as to the increased risks it may pose to me and then weigh up my options.
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Have you looked into Thaliomide or Azathioprine? These are the drugs MD Anderson cancer center recommended for me.
I would be very scared to be on TNF blockers honestly. Especially CIMZIA, it is so new there is very little data. I believe it has been out 4 years?
Of course if my Crohn's doesn't get better I'll have to decide whether to head down that path at some point. Not an easy choice to make.
I would be very scared to be on TNF blockers honestly. Especially CIMZIA, it is so new there is very little data. I believe it has been out 4 years?
Of course if my Crohn's doesn't get better I'll have to decide whether to head down that path at some point. Not an easy choice to make.
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I'm still waiting on the skin biopsy reports, but I have a history of BCC and melanoma-in-situ.
Actually I have been looking for the answer to that question for a year now. I am a cancer survivor and am in serious need of a GOOD maintenance drug (used to take Remi).
My oncologist flat out said he didn't know if it was safe or not, or whether or not Remi initially caused my cancer. I am off to see one of the best GIs in my province this week with hopes that he can weigh in on what I can take. Right now I'm surviving on a small dose of pred that I can't get off of and am facing surgery. I want to come out of surgery with options drugwise to keep the disease at bay.
My oncologist flat out said he didn't know if it was safe or not, or whether or not Remi initially caused my cancer. I am off to see one of the best GIs in my province this week with hopes that he can weigh in on what I can take. Right now I'm surviving on a small dose of pred that I can't get off of and am facing surgery. I want to come out of surgery with options drugwise to keep the disease at bay.
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