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Would you resume biologic treatments such as TNF blockers in patients with symptomatic autoimmune conditions who are in remission from their cancers?

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Rheumatology · MD Anderson Cancer Center

Most guidelines in rheumatology recommend use in patients who have been in remission for 5 years or more, there is data for safety for these patients. However, we do not know yet whether TNFi are safe in patients who have been NED for shorter periods and who may be at higher risk of recurrence given...

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Medical Oncology · St Mary Medical Center (Long Beach CA)

Several meta analyses have been performed going back at least 10-15 years. Always depends on the severity of the patient’s condition, age and long term goals.

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