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What immunosuppressive agents would be available to patients with a history of melanoma?

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Rheumatology · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Generally, we try to use conventional synthetic DMARDs when possible. However, studies in RA have not shown an increase in de novo melanoma or recurrence of cancers more generally with TNF-inhibitors. So this is an option for patients with RA and melanoma history who are not responding to csDMARDs. ...

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